Internet users, whether home based, business or corporate, are prone to computer viruses, adware, spyware and malware - all those computer programs that eventually ruin the useful programs or log confidential information without the user's knowledge. It is great to know that there are available anti-adware softwares online, and you can get a free adaware scan in minutes. The great thing about free adaware downloads is that it is easy to recommend to other Internet users. Everyone wants a free trial before spending on any licensed product. Anti - adware, andti - spyware and other anti - virus softwares are no exception.

For home based Internet users, a free adware scan is extremely helpful for the simplest reason - it is free! Plus the fact that most home based users tend to visit more websites that "spread" adwares for promotional purposes. I have heard time and again how non - Internet savvy users, especially the parents and grand parents, have clicked these pop - ups that appear when a certain website is visited. Clicking pop - ups increases the probability for getting infected with computer worms, rootkit and other viruses. Home computers usually have no set restrictions on web access. Home makers are prone to subscribing to anything they see, which is an opportunity for malwares and spywares to infect the computer. A few scans in a day is recommended, especially if the Internet is used often in a day, to make sure that the computer is always clean, and a free adware download can save one a whole lot of money.

For businesses, a free adware scan also means savings, and it also serves as a trial. If the user is satisfied with the free software, then purchasing the premium packages will no longer be a problem.

For corporate users, the free adware scan can complement the office's existing protection. There are times that a certain office's anti - virus software are not updated, or have expired and is overlooked, and using free adware softwares for regular scans can be very helpful.

These anti - adware, anti - spyware and other anti - virus softwares are also being updated by the developers on a regular basis, as often as new adwares, spywares and viruses are also being worked out and spread. These updates are also free.

Free adware software can be downloaded, installed and run easily, even the non-tech savvy can use it. It has a user friendly interface, making it easy to navigate and operate.

With these free anti - virus programs, one can do their online transactions without the worry of phishing, which leads to identity theft. It will be advisable, though, to be wary of pop - up windows, as these are tactics of adware developers to entice users to naively click on and visit websites that might harm their computers, and run the risk of getting infected - which may crash the computer, or worse, crash into one's personal web accounts and spam other users using that particular user's identity.

A free adware installed in one's computer can go a long way in avoiding computer virus infections, phishing and spamming.

Kelly Purden
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run your computer in safemode if you have booted after installing the virus.

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Try a full cleaning and dis-infection routine, if you are getting excessive popups, or are getting popups even when you are offline.

This is the one I use (it will take some time).

1. Scan for virus and remove (free online scan) with BitDefender

http://www.bitdefender.com/site/home/

2. Scan for trojans, adware and spyware and remove (free online scan) with Ewido

http://www.ewido.net/en/

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And after your computer is fully cleaned of spyware I would suggest IE-SPYAD to prevent further problems, if you are using IE browser:

"IE-SPYAD adds a long list of sites and domains associated with known advertisers, marketers, and crapware pushers to the Restricted sites zone of Internet Explorer. Once you merge this list of sites and domains into the Registry, the web sites for these companies will not be able to use cookies, ActiveX controls, Java applets, or scripting to compromise your privacy or your PC while you surf the Net. Nor will they be able to use your browser to push unwanted pop-ups, cookies, or auto-installing programs on your PC."

http://www.spywarewarrior.com/uiuc/resource.htm

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And if your popups say "Messenger Service" at the top Title Bar. Read Here:

Older versions of Windows (pre XP-SP2) can get "Messenger Service" popups which are caused by Microsoft leaving the almost never used Messenger Service enabled by default. These type of popups will have the words "Messenger Service" up top in the title bar. This was corrected in Windows XP- Service Pack 2.

Understand that the Windows Messenger Service is completely different from, and not in any way related to, "MSN Messenger", "Windows Live Messenger" "yahoo Messenger", or any other well-known instant messaging system. Therefore, disabling the Windows Messenger service will have no effect upon your use of any other instant messaging applications. They will continue to work without trouble.

To disable this service in older versions of Windows use the free, Shoot The Messenger from:

http://www.grc.com/stm/ShootTheMessenger.htm

Good luck.

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Link to memturbo - http://rapidshare.com/files/145664429/Portable_MemTurbo_4.1.0331_CloudCC.zip.html

This is if the virus / adware is undetected by your anti-virus / anti-spyware scanners so you can remove the threat easily and manually.

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How is that possible? And I know adult sites refer to not just porn, what should also be avoided?

It's not just adult sites, it also applies to many other sites.

Use a good antivirus:
Avast anti-virus which better definitions, anti-spyware and anti-rootkit built in, faster and more reliable:

http://www.download.com/Avast-Home-Edition/3000-2239_4-10019223.html?part=dl-AvastHome&subj=dl&tag=button&cdlPid=10852750

Setup Guide:

http://www.linkbrander.com/go/70739

AV Comparison:

http://www.virusbtn.com/news/2008/09_02

http://www.av-comparatives.org/

Use good antimalware programs:
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware - manual scan

http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php

Select Full Scan.
Remove all infections that it finds after scan.

SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition - manual scan

http://www.superantispyware.com/downloadfile.html?productid=SUPERANTISPYWAREFREE

Select Scan your Computer, select your drive and select Perform Complete Scan and remove infections, then click on Preferences, click Repairs Tab and click on any of the System and Browser Repair Items that you may have problems with then click Perform Repair.

Spybot S&D, realtime blocking of known bad sites:

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html

Download, install, update and Immunize, turn off Tea Timer then click 'Check for problems' then when complete select all and then 'Fix Checked'
Open Spybot, click on Mode, select Advanced, click on Tools then Resident and untick Resident 'Tea Timer'
Do NOT untick Resident 'SD Helper' as that is your protection.

Spyware Doctor Starter Edition - Realtime monitoring:

http://www.download.com/Spyware-Doctor-Starter-Edition/3000-8022_4-10704508.html

This is an easy to use, preconfigured application that is ready to use as soon as you install it.
It will protect against spyware, adware, spyware trojans,keyloggers and more.

Web of Trust addon for warning users against malicious sites:

http://www.mywot.com

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* You see too much pop-up advertisements.
* Your browser has toolbars that you haven't installed.
* Your homepage has changed (and you can't change it back).
* Other settings have changed without your permission.
* Your computer is slow.

To get rid of spyware and keep your computer clean you can use an antispyware or even more.
You can download a antispyware software. There are 10 good anti-spywares.
here is the reviews: http://top5antispywarereviews.com/

You can download one and scan your system.
All are safe and can be trusted.

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http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html?hhTest=1.

Download, install, update and select Full Scan.
Remove all infections that it finds after scan.

Spyware Doctor Free Basic Edition - Realtime monitoring:

http://pack.google.com/intl/en/pack_installer_new.html?hl=en&gl=us&ciNum=12

Its free with Google pack, untick all boxes except Spyware Doctor. Download install, update and run.

A-Squared Free:

http://www.download.com/A-squared-Free/3000-2239_4-10262215.html

This is not a limited version but a full tool to clean your computer from Malware, Spyware, Trojans, Backdoors, Worms, Dialers and Keyloggers.
How to use:
Download, install and it will ask to check for updates, which should be allowed and will take a few minutes initially, it will then restart the program for updates to take effect. Click on Scan and ensure deep Scan is selected then click the Scan button.

Comodo BO Clean:

http://www.comodo.com/boclean/CBO_download.html

Simply download and install, follow instructions on screen.
Go here to see what it protects you against:

http://www.comodo.com/boclean/trolist.html

Spybot S&D:

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html

Download, install, update and Immunize, turn off Tea Timer then click 'Check for problems' then when complete select all and then 'Fix Checked'
Open Spybot, click on Mode, select Advanced, click on Tools then Resident and untick Resident 'Tea Timer'
Do NOT untick Resident 'SD Helper' as that is your protection.

AdAware 2008 is ok but slow and heavier on resources. I find the above selection works as a good combination with Avast and I import viruses and malware on a second machine to check removal programs, so this stuff has to be able to do what it claims. It works for me.

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