Here are some of the questions and answers we are asked on a regular basis:
1. What is Spyware?
Spyware is a term given to a piece of software which installs itself automatically and secretly on your computer. It acts as a "harvester of information", recording all the keys you type and web sites you visit, etc in an attempt to find private information about you.
2. What is Adware?
Adware is a term given to a piece of software which installs itself automatically on your computer, giving you lots of adverts in the form of pop-ups and toolbars, etc. You can normally tell when you have Adware on your system because it is aimed at exposing you to as many adverts as possible.
3. Can I Remove "Infections" On My Own?
It is advisable to never look for and remove Spyware & Adware infections on your own. Not only will you probably not find all of the problems, but you might damage something in the process of "deleting" the Spyware & Adware.
It is far easier to remove the Spyware & Adware with a computer program such as Spyware Cease. Alternatively, you can look at our product reviews pages.
4. What's The Best Way To Remove My "Infections"?
The best, safest and most reliable way to remove Spyware & Adware from your computer is to use a piece of software specially designed for the purpose. You can see the best software on this page.
5. How Do I Know That Spyware & Adware Are The Problem?
The fact is that we don't know exactly what is wrong with your computer, however we do recommend that to make sure you know it's Spyware or Adware, you perform regular scans with a scanning tool.
This will enable you to see what exactly is wrong with your computer as far as Spyware or Adware is concerned. |
