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Knowledge Base
Spyware
Identifying and dealing with spyware or adware.
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How to Eliminate Spyware -- and Keep it Gone!
Having computer problems? It may be spyware, one of today's most widespread threats to computer security. Do you have any of the following symtoms?-The computer slows down.-Lots of pop-up...
 
February 10, 2005
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How to remove Movieland
Problem:Movieland has gotten onto your computer. It takes over the whole screen and probably has a girl talking to you.Movieland may have been installed on your computer following a visit by you...
December 14, 2005
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Removing Spyware Manually in "Add/Remove Programs"
* CAUTION: Before reading this article, do the steps in Preventing Spyware Problems, if you have not already. The procedures described below are only for users who feel comfortable doing such...
February 9, 2005
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Is Weatherbug Spyware? How do I remove it?
Is Weatherbug Spyware? Yes. It's not spying on you, but the fact is that Weatherbug installs things on your computer that cause you to get annoying popup ads all the time. Different people define...
February 9, 2005
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Screensavers in Windows
The Bad News: Why You Should Never Download Free Screensavers for Windows
Free Waterfall Screen Saver!! Free Wallpaper!! Free Smileys!!
10,000 High-Quality screensavers!!...
March 29, 2005
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How to Remove MediaPass/MediaPassK spyware
You could become infected with MediaPass/MediaPassK any number of ways. It likely came in along with a whole bundle of other various spyware. If you're just wondering if you're infected, open...
March 22, 2005
Views: 9486
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Removing Incredifind from Your Computer.
Incredifind is a piece of spy-ware that causes your browser (Internet Explorer, Netscape, etc...) to not be able to pull up web pages.
To remove Incredifind do the following.
Click Start...
May 18, 2004
Views: 8186
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Skins for Ad-Aware SE
Problem: How do I change the overall look of Ad-Aware SE?Solution: The SE version of Ad-Aware allows you to download files called skins that customize the appearance of Ad-Aware. To download a...
August 11, 2004
Views: 7663
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Remove Self-reinstalling Spyware in Safe Mode
If you are not able remove some pesky spyware, some strains are actually designed
to reinstall themselves if deleted. The only method Visionary has found to overcome
this problem is to run...
October 6, 2004
Views: 6494
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How to remove E-Shredder Spyware
PAL E-Shredder is a shareware utility that includes a secure wipe feature that allows you to shred files and folders that you would like to have removed permanently, making them unrecoverable by...
July 8, 2004
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Test Results: Anti-Spyware Software
Click the link below for a recent (October 2004) test of major anti-spyware applications. http://spywarewarrior.com/asw-test-guide.htmNote: Two of the most highly rated programs, Giant...
October 26, 2004
Views: 4496
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My Connection is Too Slow to Download Ad-aware
If your dialup connection makes it difficult for you to download Ad-aware from the Internet, for a shipping & handling fee of $4.00 billed to your account, Visionary Communications...
May 4, 2004
Views: 4449
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More Help Preventing Spy ware attacks
Problem: How do I prevent my computer from getting spyware?
Solution: Spyware can be a difficult thing to prevent, but with a few steps you can prevent your system from being hit by spyware as...
July 14, 2004
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Spybot keeps finding a DSO exploit
Problem:Spybot Search and Destroy keeps finding five or so problems labeled "DSO exploit". You try removing them, but every scan they come right back.Solution:This was a long-standing...
January 21, 2006
Views: 4363
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Unexplained Computer Behavior
Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
SYMPTOMS You may experience any one or more of the following symptoms:
When you start your computer, or when your computer...
July 8, 2004
Views: 4227
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Installing and Scanning Your Computer with Ad-aware
Installing Adaware:Run a search at www.download.com for Adaware. The search results will say something like Adaware SE 1.05Click Open when it asks you to Open, Save, Cancel or click More...
May 31, 2004
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Do I Have Spyware?
Question: Do I have spyware?Answer: If you have Windows, the answer is almost certainly yes. Even if you are an experienced computer user, there is an overwhelming likelihood that you have...
March 1, 2005
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Fighting Spyware in Windows 95
Question: Are there any anti-spyware programs compatible with Windows 95?Answer: Yes. Spybot is compatible with Windows 95. If you encounter any problems running Spybot, visit Spybot's Windows...
March 18, 2005
Views: 3888
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