I have noticed that since we have new advertiser's here ,we now have a problem with adware being added to our computers after each visit.I have also done testing and have located it to this site.This is very common for websites to do but have not had this happen here until recently.You should all keep your pc's maintenance up to date.
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All these are good and starting from the top of that list is the best to not so great at the end . I tested them all and some found spyware and maleware that others did not .. so I am using all of the above. I know there are more programes out there to get rid of this stuff .. download whatever you feel is best for you .
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here are two programes to remove history and cookies and alot of other files that may contain virues and or spyware etc... they also make your computer run faster.
Symptoms that your PC is infected You receive frequent popup advertisements Your homepage taken over by an unfamiliar website Your computer becomes increasingly sluggish A new toolbar is added to your Internet Explorer browser Your browser is slow to open and / or requested pages are slow to load Your searches are redirected to unfamiliar websites Your system becomes unstable or you encounter frequent computer errors Your computer connects itself to the internet or sends email messages without your permission You see unknown or suspicious processes in the list of running tasks You receive warning messages that your PC is infected Unknown antispyware programs install themselves without your permission You experience a surge in unsolicited emails arriving at your inbox These are just some of the symptoms of spyware. Spyware is capable of more sinister activities such as stealing your passwords, credit card details and bank account logins.
I might also add that you practice scanning any thing you download first with your anti virus programe before opening any files . Even BINS can carry spyware etc....
"HijackThis " is an other great programe to prevent your home page from being changed and stop hackers from getting into yout computer . Hijack This is for advanced users. If you are not familiar with running processes on your computer as well as anything ever installed that could tie into your web browser, it will not be much help to you. Thats ok, were here to help you!
You should have scanned your machine with anti-spyware, virus and trojan tools before using Hijack This. We have written a tutorial that helps remove most known spyware, trojans or viruses, so please, take a minute to read the Basic Spyware, Trojan And Virus Removal tutorial.
If you are familiar with running processes, we also have the official Hijack This Tutorial And How To Post Your Log File which can help you analyze your log file or explain how to post it so we can analyze it for you.
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Very good post doreen,but as I go through your pc files your missing something very important! I will leave you message on your desktop to prove I was there!
oh you are funny Sat.. i would like to see just how you can do that .... I am waiting and still know message left on my desktop .. do you even know where to find it ....!!
But I will add this to her defence:I wounldn't want to be on her sh*t list,she is very intelligent and not afraid to stand up for herself or her beliefs, and as we have seen be a very formidable adversary.I'm thinking it wasn't the smartest thing to do,taught the lion.