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i think my computer recently got infected with spyware. Most likely because i downloaded a movie video add-on to watch a foreign format of video online. Right after the installation. Warnings that my computer had been infected with spyware came up.
Does anyone know how i can get rid of this spyware safely and freely. No buying software. Something that actually works?
Thanks!
I hate spyware. As a system/network administrator I can tell you it can be a real nightmare to get rid of. Depending on what it is, you might not be able to fully remove it at all with free tools.
I have had mixed success with windows defender and avg antispyware, both of which are free.
I have had machines so bad that the only option is to reinstall them.
good luck mate
do you have any links to these. This spware crap is a real problem as its significantly slowing down my internet and my computers speed. :(
Here are some programs that should help you.
Spybot
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html
Ad-Aware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
Spyware Blaster
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
To get rid of some spyware you might need to go into safe mode.
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Originally Posted by Dr._Zoidberg
I have't tried Spywer Blaster but Spybot and Ad-Aware work great!
I don't recommend sypsweeper it does more harm then good to your computer stick with ad aware or windows defender.
Spyware Blaster is pretty good. It doesn't clean your system of spyware but it can help block a lot of it, it's like the immunization feature in Spybot.Quote:
Originally Posted by rmedtx
i use ad-aware and it does the job 4 me
Spybot Search and Destroy is good.
I like adaware over spybot.