how do you get adware stuff off your computer

WXBUFFJIM · #1 Postby **WXBUFFJIM** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 7:34 am

I'm just curious if anyone knew how to get adware stuff off the computer? Is there anyway in getting rid of it?? Thanks!!!

chadtm80 · #2 Postby **chadtm80** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 7:44 am

You mean spyware?

#3 Postby **azskyman** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 7:53 am

Tough to do since even if you purge it once, it has a habit of finding its way back. I use Macafee to help along with a little program called Spyhunter. It helps, but doesn't kill the queen bee.

chadtm80 · #4 Postby **chadtm80** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 7:55 am

Use either Spybot or Adaware.. Both available for Download at http://www.download.com

WXBUFFJIM · #5 Postby **WXBUFFJIM** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 8:06 am

Another question I thought about asking, I'm just wondering what I click on and also does it work if I have macafee or is spybot and or adaware the better option?? Thanks for your help.

Jim

tomboudreau · #6 Postby **tomboudreau** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 9:19 am

Macafee is good virus protection....and with ither spybot and adaware, you will be able to remove most, if not all the spyware on your system. I use adaware personally, and I like it the best to remove spyware off of my PC.

#7 Postby **streetsoldier** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 9:21 am

"Viruses" and "spyware/tracking bugs" are NOT the same things; Ad-Aware should work well with (and separately from) your McAfee, and it is a free download.

Lindaloo · #8 Postby **Lindaloo** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 10:38 am

Adware can only be caught by Spybot. Or at least it is the most accurate in catching it. Download it and do a sweep. You will be amazed at what is hidden on your computer.

To remove spyware I have spysweeper. Great program.

Adware is toolbar hijacking and some can even redirect you to other sites allowing popups with viruses or trojans to get on your computer. If you do not have a popup blocker you need to get one.

spyware is mostly tracking cookies. Most are a low threat but the fact that sites put them on your computer ticks me off. The Weather Channel is the worst and is full of spyware cookies. I do not go there anymore.

chadtm80 · #9 Postby **chadtm80** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 10:42 am

I have both.. However it is my experiance that spybot finds many more then ad-aware does.. But both are great programs

rainstorm · #10 Postby **rainstorm** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 8:02 pm

i have a question. when you go to download it, it says do you want to save to disk, or download from present location. what do you do?

Lindaloo · #11 Postby **Lindaloo** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 8:03 pm

Download from present location.

rainstorm · #12 Postby **rainstorm** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 8:21 pm

someone else said save to disk. i am totally confused

Lindaloo · #13 Postby **Lindaloo** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 8:30 pm

Do you have a disk? No. Why save it to disk. Open it from its current location.

rainstorm · #14 Postby **rainstorm** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 8:35 pm

Lindaloo · #15 Postby **Lindaloo** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 8:36 pm

kmanWX · #16 Postby **kmanWX** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 8:43 pm

rainstorm wrote:someone else said save to disk. i am totally confused

Yes,,,
save it to the desk...

ftp://ftp.download.com/pub/win95/utilit ... otsd13.exe

Lindaloo · #17 Postby **Lindaloo** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 8:48 pm

She can do either/or regarding that. I was thinking she meant something else.

rainstorm · #18 Postby **rainstorm** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 8:54 pm

more confused

rainstorm · #19 Postby **rainstorm** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 8:55 pm

should i click on the link kman sent?

Lindaloo · #20 Postby **Lindaloo** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 8:56 pm

Save to your computer or just open the file Helen. Either way you will get the same results.

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