An individual who uses a computer with an Internet connection pretty much practices caution when downloading programs from the Internet and email because of the threat of viruses and worms. These malicious program codes and programs can cause your system to become unstable and worse yet, after it has spread within your system, it further infects other systems connected to yours.

This is why any sensible computer user has anti virus programs installed in one's computer for protection against attacks from viruses and worms that proliferate the Internet. The good thing about viruses and worms is the fact that it is easier to spot them trying to get into your system. For instance, a virus or worm can try to enter your system through a suspicious attachment usually from an unknown source. By now, most Internet users know better than to open suspicious attachments. Also, rigorous anti virus programs can scan attachments before you can open them so that your risk against viruses and worms are properly managed.

However, as an Internet user, you have more to worry about than viruses and worms. Unfortunately, anti virus programs are not designed to detect other types of threats and if you are not careful, you may unwittingly install adware and spyware into your system and once this happens, uninstalling these programs can become problematic. For one thing, most spyware can go undetected in your system. You will continue on your regular computer and Internet habits without realizing that your privacy is immensely violated and your security is greatly hindered.

Since spyware can go undetected and you can continue to use your computer and the Internet as usual, there is no need to worry about uninstalling spyware, right?
Wrong.

Spyware in mild cases infringes on your privacy because it can track and take note of your usage patterns and these information are reported back to the company that created the spyware so that they can build marketing profiles. More than that though, some spyware have the ability to register and take note of key strokes, scan documents within your computer's hard drive, and can steal your passwords and other sensitive information that can make you the victim of identity theft and other situations where your personal information can be used to compromise your security.

On the other hand, adware is used by companies to infect your computer with unsolicited ads. The most problematic kinds are the ones that indiscriminately pop ads on to your screen even if you are not viewing their site or using the parent program that launched the adware. In fact, in some cases, adware continues to work into your system long after you uninstalled the program it came bundled with.

Given the security risks, the invasion of your right to privacy, and the annoying effects of spyware and adware, you will be wise to uninstall these programs from your computer. However, to uninstall adware and spyware from your system is not such a simply task.

For one thing, companies that proliferate the Internet with spyware and adware go to great lengths to ensure that uninstalling them from your system can be difficult. For instance, in most cases, you will be unable to use legitimate software if you attempt to uninstall the adware or spyware it comes bundled with. Adware and spyware are usually bundled with legitimate freeware or shareware and cannot run independently of each other.

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Andy Li
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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.

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Pick and choose at least 2 from the list below. New spywares are created literally hourly, so no single anti-spyware can really detect all malware. Have at least 2 on hand and alternate scanning with each every few days or so. All are free. All can remove as well as detect.

Spybot Search and Destroy:

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

Ewido:

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

Adaware SE:

http://www.lavasoft.de/software/adaware/

A-Squared:

http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/

Windows Defender (Beta 2):

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx

Unfortunately, many "paid for" anti-spyware products are in fact either of limited usefulness or downright scams. When in doubt, look at the list of rogue anti-spyware solutions listed here:

http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm

And to protect your computer from ever getting infected with spyware in the first place, you can use these 2 freebies:

SpywareBlaster:

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

SiteAdvisor:

http://www.siteadvisor.com/

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If your problem is on a business machine though, there is a better option for you. ItSoftware (http://itSoftwareProducts.com ) has two products whose spyware detection is better than anything else out there (Repelit and Scrubit). The only problem is they don't have personal versions, only corporate.

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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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