I have discovered some spyware (SpyYWare.MateWatcher) that I can't get removed from my laptop.  Any suggestion
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You should have current versions of Adaware SE, and spybot and use them like a religion.\n\nIf you REALLY wanna get your system clean and keep it safe, I recommend the following site.\n\nhttp://www.techsupportforum.com/\n\nAnd their service is completely free of charge, though donations are accepted if you wanna do that.\n\nJust on a side note, I do NOT work for them in any fashion..LOL\nThe guys there are awesome and helped Me clear out several systems.\n\nRead the instruction posts before you post anything and I promise, They'll get it done if it can be done
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Try running Spyware (free)\nhttp://www.download.com/3120-20_4-0-1-0.html?qt=spyware&author=&titlename=&desc=&dlcount=&daysback=&swlink=&gfiletype=&os=&li=49&dlsize=&ca=&x=21&y=2
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If its for sure not spyware, then it is most likely the windows registry. You'll need to get a program like Registry Mechanic (not free) and scan your registry for problems.
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Try Spybot and Ad-aware ... Use both for most effective removal ...
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If you're running Windows (2000 or XP) try Windows Defender Beta.  It's the best out there and it's TOTALLY FREE!!\n\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
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Try some spyware removal tool, like ad-aware (free) and perfom a full system scan.
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Yes, here are a couple free programs to get rid of your spyware. Do a full system scan and then remove the items the program finds.\n\nhttp://www.download.com/Spyware-Center/2001-2023_4-0.html?tag=dir
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Try Adaware or Spybot Search and Destroy. They are free. Download at the sites below.
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As these are all spyware or malware related, you might try a free trial of Webroot's SpySweeper.\nhttp://www.webroot.com/\n\nFollowed up with Ewido (free trial) if SpySweeper fails to remove them all.\nhttp://www.ewido.net/\n\nNote: For max effectiveness, scan with Ewido in Safe mode.
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download a spyware scanner - try spybot search and destroy\n\nif good and it's free\n\nwww.download.com \nlook in the most popular downloads\n\ndo a scan and then delete
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run a spyware cleaner\nyour probly infected
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Scan for spyware with adaware and spybot\nhttp://www.jimmyr.com/security.php
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Try some of these:\n\nSpyware, Adware, Trojans, Malware, Dialers, Popups:\nhttp://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3003-8022_4-10399602.html?tag=tab_rev\nhttp://www.ewido.net/en/download/\nhttp://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html\nhttp://www.download.com/Bazooka-Adware-and-Spyware-Scanner/3000-8022-10247782.html\nhttp://www.javacoolsoftware.com/sgdownload.html\nhttp://www.safer-networking.org/\nhttp://www.download.com/HijackThis/3000-8022_4-10379544.html\nhttp://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/download/\nOnline Scanners:\nhttp://www.webroot.com/consumer/products/spysweeper/freescan.html?\nhttp://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx\nhttp://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan.htm\nhttp://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html\nhttp://www.windowsecurity.com/trojanscan/\nhttp://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner\nhttp://www.spywareguide.com/onlinescan.php\nhttp://housecall65.trendmicro.com/\nSpyware, Adware, Trojans, Malware, Dialers, Popups Lists:\nhttp://www.softpedia.com/catList/104\nhttp://www.download.com/Adware-Spyware-Removal/3150-8022_4-0.html?tag=dir\nhttp://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads31.html\nhttp://www.filehippo.com/software/antispyware/setarea\nhttp://www.soft32.com/s/Windows/Security/AntiSpyware/3-9-0-0.html\nAntivirus:\nhttp://www.grisoft.com/\nhttp://www.avast.com/\nhttp://www.free-av.com/\nAntivirus Lists:\nhttp://www.softpedia.com/catList/1\nhttp://www.download.com/Antivirus/3150-2239_4-0.html?tag=dir\nhttp://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads29.html\nhttp://www.filehippo.com/software/antivirus/\nhttp://www.soft32.com/s/Windows/Security/Antivirus/3-1-0-0.html\nFirewall:\nhttp://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp?dc=12bms&ctry=US&lang=en&lid=staticcomp_za\nFirewall Lists:\nhttp://www.softpedia.com/catList/97\nhttp://www.download.com/Firewalls/3150-10435_4-0.html?tag=dir\nhttp://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads34.html\nhttp://www.filehippo.com/software/firewalls/\nhttp://www.soft32.com/s/Windows/Security/Firewalls/3-5-0-0.html\nIP Blocker:\nhttp://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/peerguardian/pg2-050918-nt.exe?download\nBrowser:\nhttp://www.mozilla.com/firefox/\nEmail, News, RSS:\nhttp://www.mozilla.com/thunderbird/\nSystem Cleaner:\nhttp://www.ccleaner.com/\nSystem Cleaning List:\nhttp://www.softpedia.com/catList/98\nhttp://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads12.html\nhttp://www.filehippo.com/software/cleaning/\nSystem Info:\nhttp://www.softpedia.com/catList/92\nhttp://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads9.html\nhttp://www.soft32.com/s/Windows/System_Utilities/System_Tools/3-50-0-0.html
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Better programs that I have found for spyware and adware removal are Spybot S&D and AdAware. Both are free and remove everything when used together.
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use Ad-aware SE Personal software to remove all adware and spyware!!! it's #1 best software in 2004 and 2005..it's free\n\nDescription and Download here:\nhttp://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
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For spyware solutions, Spybot Search & Destroy works very well.  If you are willing to try Microsoft's beta, you can also consider 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\nAlways remember that an ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure.  That said, do not visit unknown websites, open suspicious emails and attachments, or click on links that you don’t know what it’s for.  Also, always keep your anti-spyware and antivirus programs on.  These simple guidelines will save you from hours of headaches with pop-up ads and computer slow down.  Good luck and have a nice day!
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go here and download Spybot\n\nwww.safer-networking.org