I downloaded smiley central and heard its spyware. Im new on computers how do I get it out of my system?
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Lesson learned : Don't download random stuff off the interwebs ;)\n\n\nThe three "big and free" spyware applications are listed below, download and run each of them until your machine is clean. Also, I'd uninstall the Smiley Central program.\n\n1) Ad-Aware (http://www.lavasoft.de/software/adaware/)\n\n2) Windows Defender (http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx)\n\n3) Spybot (http://www.spybot.info/en/index.html)\n\nEDIT : I wouldn't use Spy Doctor as the first poster suggested, as this site (http://netrn.net/spywareblog/archives/2004/08/01/spy-doctor-and-spyware-doctor/)  mentions it is a rogue application itself (how's that for irony?)\n\nAlso, detailed instructions for manually uninstalling Smiley Central on this webpage : http://www.pchell.com/support/smileycentral.shtml
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I would advise only using adware/spyware removers from credible companies and organizations.  Always do a search before installing something onto your computer if you have not heard of it before.\n\nFor 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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Well if it is indeed adware and spyware, your best bet is adware and spyware removal programs. \n\nSpybot is probably the best spyware removal program, as it is free (they work only on donations), quick, and effective most of all. \n\nAd-aware is great for adware, and also has a free version with no BS sewn into it. \n\nBoth of these have saved my butt many, many times. And keep on working for me. The links are in my sources.
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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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Click on Start->Control Panel.\nThen double click on Add or Remove Programs\nThen search for the Smileys that you installed..\nSelect this and click on Remove.
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You can use Spy Removal Software and Trojan Removal Software:\n1-The best Trojan removal software is Trojan Remover or Trojan Hunter\n2-And for spy removal software you can use Kasper Sky or Scan SpyWare v3.2 or  SpywareBlaster 3.1 .\nSome Useful links for download : http://www.scanspyware.net/ss_install.exe\nhttp://www.trackzapper.com/download/tzsar7403.exe\n(Crack http://crackdb.com/get.php?id=15597)
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The guy that mentioned the adware is probably right. Those types of programs (cutesy cursors, free screen savers) are usually also monitoring your surfing habits and reporting back to an ad server so that they can send you targeted advertisements in addition to the ones you'd normally see on a web site. \n\nYour newer computer is probably more likely to have some sort of adware/spyware blocker on it (Microsoft started including one of its own within the last year or two), and *that* could be blocking the installation... although if that were the case, I would also expect you would see a popup warning message from the adware blocker, so I dunno if that's what's happening or not.\n\nBottom line, though, is your computer is much better off without it. Might I suggest some adware-free smileys?\n\nhttp://paul.merton.ox.ac.uk/ascii/smileys.html
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Go to Smiley Central.\n\nsmileycentral.com
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You better update your protection. I use Spybot search and destroy, you can download it free here.... http://www.majorgeeks.com
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Go here http://www.spywaredb.com/remove-spy-sheriff/ and follow the instructions to remove!
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Generally you should consider using more than one tool.   They should be well known and easily available.\n\nSpybot Search & Destroy, and Lavasoft's Ad-Aware product are two of the most popular tools.  They're both available at www.download.com.\n\nI would also recommend another product on that site, called CCleaner.  It helps you clean up your registry.\n\nOne last thing, there's a local website with a forum, www.johnmanzo.tv that provides free tech help from average computer guys like me.   We just help folks with their basic troubles, similar to your spyware problem.\n\nNote:  Avoid the advertisements for *any* spyware-removal product that charges you a free or offers a free scan.  There are many of these types of programs out there that are useless.\n\nGood luck.
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Check for SpyWare and Adware.\n\nGo to www.Download.com and get SpyBot Search & Destroy. (Search for SPYBOT, then scroll down past the SPONSOR section and get free version of SpyBot Search & Destroy.\n\nThen get Ad-aware from Download.com - this is a lavasoft product that also is FREE.\n\nReview your starup options. use RUN and MSCONFIG and turn off some of the stuff that you don't need.
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its spybot search and destroy\n\nits great and totally free, download it from here:\n\nhttp://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10401314.html?tag=lst-0-1
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Technically it is. According to Ad-Aware and Microsoft Defender, which are spyware removers. To uninstall go to Control Panel, and Add/Remove Programs. Find Smiley Central Toolbar or anything else thats relevant with Smiley Central. Then remove.
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You can download Adware from www.download.com\nEventhough this program removes most spyware, after using it, download spybot from www.download.com Spybot removes what adaware does not. Remember to fully update the program before using it. Spybot also immunizes your system from future spyware, so be sure to do that. After the tests are complete and u have removed everything u should download or buy some kind of firewall to prevent this to happen. I recommend AVAST antivirus which enables a script protector everytime u open ur internet explorer or netscape navigator... its is awesome and i recommend it for sure.
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You need to scan your system with anti-spyware, adware, malware.  Get that spy sheriff off Asap it can damage your computer!!!
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www.safer-networking.org  download Spybot - Search & Destroy. You have spyware that needs removing.