will I be safe to turn it off till a.m. And, isn't there free anti spyware out there?I do not even know how to register it
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It's always safe to turn your laptop off. But you should install anti-spyware as soon as possible.\n\nHere are 2 good programs, all free:\n\nAdaware: get this at www.lavasoft.com. You can use it to scan your laptop whenever you suspect you have spyware on it, and it will eliminate alot of pests.\n\nSpyware Blaster: get it at www.javacoolsoftware.com.  It protects your PC from getting alot of spyware loaded onto it. \n\nIt's also good to have a strong antivirus program on your PC. If you don't have one already and want a free one, get AVG from www.grisoft.com.
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I have not heard of it.  Although it may be legit, I would not install something that is not known very well.  For spyware solutions, Spybot Search & Destroy is great.  If you are willing to try Microsoft's beta, consider MS Defender.  Both are currently free.\n\nhttp://www.safer-networking.org/\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=435bfce7-da2b-4a6a-afa4-f7f14e605a0d&DisplayLang=en\n\nDon't forget to always update the spyware definitions before scanning.\n\nThe best way to prevent spyware is to not go to suspicious websites, open unknown attachments, click on links from spam, etc.  Also, clear your cookies and run your anti-spyware program from time to time.
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online and free :(very cool)\nhttp://safety.live.com/site/en-US/center/howsafe.htm\nhttp://safety.live.com/site/en-US/center/cleanup.htm\nbut don't forget that it needs internet explorer.\n\nyou don't need to go to registry.changing registry without knowlwdge may cause your windows not to work.\nbut if you want you can go to start-run-regedit
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You should use both the mentioned before, Adaware and Spybot: S&D. Then manually change it back to yahoo.\n\nFor protection in the future use: Firefox, Spyware Blaster, Windows Defender, ZoneAlarm Personal Firewall.
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It's not a virus, but it slows down your computer and you don't want it. get something like ad-aware.
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It wont remove it by going to add/remove.\n\nAll of these are ones that I personally use and all are free.\nTry this scan, its free, it removes\nI-Worm/Stration · BackDoor.Generic3.GBB and .GBC · Worm/Generic.FX · Exploit.WMF\nhttp://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5\n\nSpybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging. Spybot-S&D is free, so there's no harm giving it a try to see if something has invaded your computer.\nhttp://www.safer-networking.org/\n\nhttp://superantispyware.com/\nSUPERAntiSpyware is the most thorough scanner on the market. Our Multi-Dimensional Scanning and Process Interrogation Technology will detect spyware that other products miss! SUPERAntiSpyware will remove ALL the Spyware, NOT just the easy ones!\nEasily remove over 100,000 pests such as SmitFraud, Vundo, WinFixer, SpyAxe, SpyFalcon, WinAntiVirus, AntiVermins and thousands more!\nMake sure after you download any of these, that you update them.
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There are two excellent spyware removal apps available and they are both FREE so there is no reason to not use them regularly. The two best apps there are for removing spyware are SpyBot Search & Destroy and Ad Aware. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU USE BOTH OF THESE APPS SINCE ONE FINDS WHAT THE OTHER MISSES AND VICE VERSA, YOU ARE NOT SAFE USING JUST ONE OF THEM. There is one other app that I HIGHLY recommend is for spyware prevention, SpywareBlaster. This app sets certain registry entries that prevent spyware from ever installing, it DOES NOT run in the background using any resources, you just set it and forget it. \n\nOnce you have installed these three MUST HAVE apps you then need to update them and keep them up to date. I would recommend checking for updates weekly, it’s just like your antivirus app, you need to stay protected from the latest spyware out there. To update SpyBot just open the app from your start menu (use the advanced mode option) and select “search for updates” it will then show you what updates are available for download, always install all the updates. Another feature that SpyBot has is called “Immunize”, you will see an icon for it. Select the icon and under “Permanent Internet Explorer Immunity” select “Immunize” this works in the same way as SpywareBlaster in blocking new spyware. It also gives you the option of locking your hosts file against hijackers, I highly recommend using this option as well. To update Ad Aware just open it and select “Check for updates now”. For SpywareBlaster it is mostly the same, open it up and select “Check for updates” once you update this you then must select “select all” and then “Protect against checked items” so that the updates you just did take effect. \n\nAnything these apps find is spyware and should be removed, if you choose not to remove what is found then you have no one to blame if your pc crashes due to spyware or your privacy is invaded (including these companies stealing your credit card number and identity). I recommend doing weekly scans and as I have already said, ALWAYS remove anything they find to keep yourself safe. \n\nOne other preventative utility you might want to look at is SpywareGuard (from the same author as SpywareBlaster) - also free\nwww.javacoolsoftware.com   !! Good Luck :-)
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All of these are ones that I personally use and all are free.\n\nAVG Removes I-Worm/Stration · BackDoor.Generic3.GBB and .GBC · Worm/Generic.FX · Exploit.WMF\nhttp://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5\n\nSpybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging. Spybot-S&D is free, so there's no harm giving it a try to see if something has invaded your computer.\nhttp://www.safer-networking.org/\n\nhttp://superantispyware.com/\nSUPERAntiSpyware is the most thorough scanner on the market. Our Multi-Dimensional Scanning and Process Interrogation Technology will detect spyware that other products miss! SUPERAntiSpyware will remove ALL the Spyware, NOT just the easy ones!\nEasily remove over 100,000 pests such as SmitFraud, Vundo, WinFixer, SpyAxe, SpyFalcon, WinAntiVirus, AntiVermins and thousands more!\nMake sure after you download any of these, that you update them.
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Go to preferences and turn it off.\n\nOr\n\nEdit the registry and disable it.
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if you don't have an anti spyware program, I would ignore it.  If you reboot and it still comes up, I would go to this link and download.  It was recommended by my cable company and I use it myself:\n\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
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AdAware is a terrific utility for getting rid of spyware but does not protect your computer from viruses or trojans. There are free antivirus software programs available from download.com, the ones I have seen that seem to work fairly well are Avast and AVG anti virus.  You might also consider adding a firewall to prevent intrusion into your computer system. Zone Alarm is a good free one available from zonelabs.com.  Hope this helps
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beware, most of these sites hijack you and enter your computer's setup and then u'll be fucked up in the real sense of it, anyway, u'll be dealing with spy cookies from that time onwards.  if that's what u want, then u'll get it free............. enzoy.......
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dudes an as*  this free tool will help you.  http://spywareterminator.com  and you need a good firewall zone alarm is good free firewall  you can search downloads at  http://www.pcworld.com  or http://majorgeeks.com  and get some tools to help with this I recomend the first spyware terminator it is a great tool and consumes little resources.
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I suggest that you install a standard antivirus soft ware such as Norton,  AVG , Avast ( free antivirus software  and Ad-aware, Ewido ( free spyware removers). You can download free softwares at\nhttp://fixit.in/antivirus.html and http://fixit.in/spywareremover.html
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Download Spybot S&D:\n\nhttp://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10401314.html?tag=lst-0-1\n\nUse it to scan and get rid of all spyware on your computer.\n\nThen to prevent it happening again download Windows Defender from:\n\nhttp://www.download.com/Microsoft-Windows-Defender/3000-8022_4-10502712.html?tag=lst-0-2\n\nThis provides real-time protection from spyware.\n\nFull review of both products are available by clicking the link. After you have scanned and cleaned out your computer restart it immediately to stop it becoming reinfected.\n\nHope this Helps!
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Hey don't panic, there are some good free tool sout there you can use.  Do you have an anti Virus software such as McAfee or Norton installed on your computer?  If so you should run a virus scan to determine if you have a virus.  If you don't have an anti virus program you can get a decent free one called AVG here: http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2 \nFor the spyware/adware problem you can use a combination of Spybot Search & Destroy which you can get here: http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html or http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10289035.html and Ad-aware by lavasoft here: http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/ . Both of them are free and they will generally cover all your spyware, adware and malware needs.  You can also get a nifty program called BHO Demon which removes any malicious browser object helpers: http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/0,fid,23611,tfg,tfg,00.asp or http://www.definitivesolutions.com/bhodemon.htm . You should also get a firewall if you don't already have one and you canget ZoneAlarm here: http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/0,fid,7228,00.asp .  Firewalls protect your pc by helping you determine what comes in and leaves your pc.  Hope this helps...
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Here's a couple of things to try:\n\n1. Try doing an actual uninstall. Who knows, maybe it will let you! Go to Start>Control Panels>Add/Remove Programs, and see if SpyFalcon shows up on the list of programs to remove. \n\n2. Barring that, the program itself may let you disable it from being used at startup. Check in its preferences or options to see.\n\n3. Chances are this is genuine spyware though and won't give you either of those options. Try using multiple spyware protection programs. Each spyware protection program has its own database of known spyware, so using more than one program will cross-reference these databases and give you more protection. Spybot probably just doesn't have SpyFalcon registered. AdAware is another good free one that I use alongside Spybot. ZoneAlarm is also excellent, but it's not free.\n\n4. If none of that works, try doing a search of your hard drive for any files with names anything like "SpyFalcon." It sounds like this is pretty nasty spyware though, so this probably won't work either. \n\nGood luck!