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Is Your PC Affected by Spyware?
The main problem
that most people notice with either kind of program is that
they cause performance issues with their computers. For
example, Internet Explorer might not work properly any more,
your computer might hang more frequently, or your computer
might slow down significantly. Removing spyware successfully
is difficult enough to make preventing it in the first place
a priority.
Unauthorized adware and spyware usually install on your
computer covertly by using one of two methods:
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Tricking you into clicking a link
that installs it. Links to spyware can be deceptive.
For example, a Web site that's trying to push
spyware onto your computer might open a window that
looks like a Windows dialog box, and then trick you
by installing when you click a Cancel button to
close the dialog box. Sometimes, spyware pushers
will put a fake title bar in an empty window, and
then install spyware when you try closing the
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Installing freeware that includes
it. For example, you might install a free
file-sharing program that surreptitiously installs
spyware on your computer. File-sharing programs can
be a major conveyor of adware. |
Once installed, spyware can transmit your
personal information and download advertisements 24 hours a
day. It can also hijack your browser settings, such as your
home page or search page.
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