Spyware
What is it and How to get rid of it.
What is Spyware?
Spyware is software that installed on your PC used to monitor a user's computer usage. This software is usually installed with or without your knowing it. Most of time the installation of this type of software is mentioned in the End User License Agreement. Most users do not completely read or understand this agreement. It is installed when you install freeware programs as an add on.
Cookies are another kind of spyware, which is sent when you when your browser loads a banner. Cookies keep track of where you go on the internet.
Not all Spyware is evil, Ad-ware, for example is a small piece of software that helps pay for you using the a a free program. The information that is sent back to its creator's website is only used to help them send you advertisements that you would most likely be interested in.
How to get rid of it
Before I tell you how to get rid of spyware I want to warn you that you may or may not be able to unstall Ad-ware. This is because some programs supported by Ad-ware may stop running. Use one of the following programs to get rid of spyware:
Remember to update and run these programs monthly. For extra protection you can safely use both