At a local computer store I work at, our tech cd's have batch files that install, update, and run scans with these programs. We also have other programs we run such as hijack this, and some program specifics like About Buster or others to get the real nasty ones. After we do the cleanup, we don't see many of the same customers back for spyware problems by telling them to run spyware scans regularly. I usually install Microsoft AntiSpyware as well if I'm not feelin too lazy. Also don't forget to clean out temporary internet files and other temp folders after cleaning, otherwise you will likely some if it back very soon.
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these viruses are named after computer viruses because they do the same thing
Computer viruses were named after biological viruses, not the other way around.
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At a local computer store I work at, our tech cd's have batch files that install, update, and run scans with these programs. We also have other programs we run such as hijack this, and some program specifics like About Buster or others to get the real nasty ones. After we do the cleanup, we don't see many of the same customers back for spyware problems by telling them to run spyware scans regularly. I usually install Microsoft AntiSpyware as well if I'm not feelin too lazy. Also don't forget to clean out temporary internet files and other temp folders after cleaning, otherwise you will likely some if it back very soon.
I still feel safer than when I use IE.
Get Ad Mucher http://www.admuncher.com/ It not only blocks all pop ups, but it gives you very customizable options as to what is blocked, and at what sites, including popups AND banner and text ads, to the point where I hardly see any ads anymore, not to mention the saved bandwidth. Plus it gives you a log of everything that is blocked! Probably is my favorite program ever.
these viruses are named after computer viruses because they do the same thing Computer viruses were named after biological viruses, not the other way around.