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Y our Absence should be long enough ...... so that Somebody misses U.
....But it should not be so long ..... that Somebody learns to live without U.
So .... Keep in Touc h.
WITH LOTS OF CARE
Y our Absence should be long enough ...... so that Somebody misses U.
....But it should not be so long ..... that Somebody learns to live without U.
So .... Keep in Touc h.
WITH LOTS OF CARE
IC.
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--- Begin Message --- What is spyware?
Spyware programs make money for their publishers by reporting your Internet travels and sending you advertisements. Some also report your name, e-mail address, and other personal information.
How did I get it?
Many ostensibly free programs come with spyware or adware. The program installer doesn't always describe every program being installed.
Are adware and spyware different?
Different people have different definitions of each. I calls any program designed to deliver ads or to get marketing information adware. Spyware is a subset of adware, focused on reporting personal information.
How do adware-removal tools work?
Most adware-removal tools act like antivirus tools. They maintain a library of spyware filenames and registry keys, and search for and remove them from your computer.
How are pop-ups related to adware?
Many adware and spyware programs deliver ads via browser pop-ups, even if you aren't online. Frequent browser pop-ups usually indicate adware has infected your computer.
What does a firewall do?
Firewalls detect and block incoming and outgoing Internet traffic. They can block spyware from sending your personal information to the Internet.
Is all adware bad?
Adware offers varying degrees of annoyance. Some adware merely delivers a small ad banner in a program's interface, such as the ad displayed in ICQ. Other types of adware launch pop-up browser windows over pages you're currently viewing. The worst kind of spyware gathers personal data about you and sends it to a central server.
How do I prevent adware from infecting my system?
Both Ad-aware and Spybot come with immunizers that prevent known adware from installing. WinPatrol can also hold off suspicious program installations. When you install programs, make sure to read all the installer screens, especially the license agreement.
Theres seems to be more spyware removl tools than spyware its self
but these are my favourite ones...
Ad-Aware http://www.lavasoft.de/
With its ability to scan your RAM, registry, hard drives, and external storage devices for known data-mining, advertising, and tracking components, Ad-aware can easily clean out your system, allowing you to maintain a higher degree of privacy while you surf the Web.
The redesigned user interface improvements include more flexibility and control. This includes user-defined file sizes, which speeds up the scanning process by excluding files it recognizes as clean. Other advanced features include automatic quarantine and Recycle Bin storage of removed components, an all-new viewer for backup archives that allows you to quickly and easily review components that have been removed and stored for future restoration, and an integrated reference file updater that can automatically search for new reference files when Ad-aware is started. The latest version includes improved Browser Hijacker detection, hosts file scanning, and a Smart Scan mode that improves speed and has been optimized to detect content at the root. Be aware that some ad-supported programs, such as GoZilla Free, will no longer function if you remove their ad modules.
Spybot http://spybot.safer-networking.de/en/index.html
Spybot - Search & Destroy can detect and remove a multitude of adware files and modules from your computer. Spybot also can clean program and Web-usage tracks from your system, which is especially useful if you share your computer with other users. Modules chosen for removal can be sent directly to the included file shredder, ensuring complete elimination from your system. For advanced users, it allows you to fix registry inconsistencies related to adware and to malicious program installations. The handy online-update feature ensures that Spybot always has the most current and complete listings of adware, dialers, and other uninvited system residents.
Version 1.3 adds enhanced immunization features, an improved interface, and integration of BrowserManager for spyware detection, plus the new Hosts File feature and bug fixes.
WinPatrol http://www.billp.com/
WinPatrol with Scotty the Windows Watch Dog will sniff out worms, adware, spyware, cookies, Trojan horses, and other nasty programs that may attack your computer. This program puts you back in control of your computer with no need for constant updates. WinPatrol's goal is to help you better understand what programs are running on your computer and to alert you to any new programs added without your permission. Scotty lets you confirm any new programs or add-ons set up to run on your computer.
WinPatrol uses a heuristic approach to detecting attacks and violations of your computing environment. Unlike traditional security programs, WinPatrol doesn't scan your hard drive searching for previously identified threats. Instead a snapshot is taken of your critical system resources and WinPatrol alerts you to any changes that occur without your knowledge. You'll be warned immediately while others wait to hear about it on the news.
Version 7.0.1 features minor improvements and bug fixes.
ZoneAlarm www.zonealarm.com
ZoneAlarm is designed to protect your DSL or cable-connected PC from hackers. This program includes four interlocking security services: a firewall, an application control, an Internet lock, and zones. The firewall controls the door to your computer and allows only traffic that you understand and initiate. The application control allows you to decide which applications can and cannot use the Internet. The Internet lock blocks Internet traffic while your computer is unattended or while you are not using the Internet, and it can be activated automatically with your computer's screensaver or after a set period of inactivity. Zones monitor all activity on your computer and alert you when a new application attempts to access the Internet. ZoneAlarm 5 has further hardened security to keep users and their valuable personal information safe, even against targeted attacks.
EVEN THOUGH MOST OF THESE SOFTWARES ARE FREE TO USE... I ADVICE YOU TO READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE YOU USE THE PROGRAM..
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