Depends on your ability and whether you have installation media.. so far,
you have given no clues to what you have.. more info is required. having
said that, there are tools available that can fix problems.. read on
Spyware/Adware/Scumware has become a major player in compromising
computers.. they introduce viruses, trojans and worms.. they attempt to send
out information about you, and they also slow your computer down..
The worst of it is that you probably downloaded the spyware, albeit
inadvertently..
Some basic steps to removing Spyware/Adware..
First step is to run a one shot virus remover.. I have found that McAfee
Stinger works for people.. download and run it..
http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/
You will also need to download Spyware removal software.. Spybot and Adaware
are available at these websites.. both are free.. download and run them..
don't forget to check for updates after you have started them..
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
Spybot has the ability to immunize a system, but there is better for this
function, so download and run Spyware Blaster too.. again, check for
updates..
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/
If you have had your Internet browser hijacked, that is to say, you get
redirected through a search engine NOT of your choosing, you will need
different tools..
HijackThis is a popular and effective tool.. download it from here..
http://www.spychecker.com/download/download_hijackthis.html
CWShredder will eliminate CoolWebSearch and variants.. there is a free
download here..
CWShredder..
http://www.intermute.com/spysubtract/cwshredder_download.html
For other tools in the fight against spyware, visit this website and
bookmark it..
http://www.pchell.com
You must also run a firewall and anti-virus program.. here are some links
for you..
http://www.mcafee.com ..
http://www.symantec.com ..
http://www.zonealarm.com
...
http://www.kerio.com ..
http://www.gate.com ..
http://www.avast.com ..
http://www.grisoft.com..
Please return to this thread and provide feedback.. it is the only way that
helpers here can determine how effective the advice given has been..
Good luck..
