Spyware...

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Ismael

Hello everyone,

What is spyware? How does a person's computer get infected with spyware?
How do you remove spyware? How do you protect yourself from spyware? Should
I be concerned about spyware on my computer?

I thank all who answers the above questions.

Ismael
 
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and
Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

ToolbarCop:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/utils/ToolbarCop.exe

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites.
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Home Page Setting Changes Unexpectedly, or You Cannot
Change your Home Page
Setting
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=320159

The problem may be due to a spyware.

Download Ad-Aware from www.lavasoftusa.com, scan the
system and eliminate
the malware products. Re-apply the above fix if necessary.
** Remember to update the pattern file using WebUpdate in
Ad-Aware **

( Caused by a malware called CoolWebSearch) Also,
Download:
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/cwshredder.zip )
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