If I re store my computer will it take out any spy ware that was installed?
823107
a good anti virus program like norton would take spyware out or get spyware doctor.. instead of reformating or system restoring everytime it happens
783691
Try cleaning your registry for free.\nhttp://ccleaner.com
500622
I'd suggest that if you have this background you should take the system to a computer store near you (after you back up your important files, email, etc.) - There are a lot of tricks to cleaning this spyware up. DO NOT BUY the software it advertises - it is a scam. Alternatively, you could reinstall windows fresh if you know how to.\n\nGood luck!
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find where it installs itself, then go to that folder or the place in the registry and delete it (regedit)\n\nI dont recommend it\n\nIt's best to scan with several virus/spyware programs. There's several online ones free that you can use. I like panda and bitdefender best because they've found the most viruses. Adaware is best for removing spyware.\nhttp://www.jimmyr.com/security.php
1139105
Not if you didn't save them somewhere else before you restored your computer.
650087
Scan for virus and it should/will tell you what potential if any spyware has been downloaded to your computer. Then you have the option to delete the files or not. I use McAfee.
657207
download adaware it scans and removes spyware from your computer
999370
Clean pc with spyware cleaner ie spybot, adaware counterspy
351612
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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It will be much better to simply reinstall the system: otherwise there's no way to be sure you got rid of everything unwanted. This is =especially= true when you've bought a used compter from someone else! It's almost certainly riddled with cookies, bots, adware, malware and even a virus or two for good measure!\n\nStart fresh!!!
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Yes but it wouldn't leave anything else on your computer either because it would mean reformatting the hard drive(s). And if you don't have anti-virus software then your machine will be infected the next time you link to the Internet - from memory it's about 5 minutes or so.
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I have run into this spyware/adware a couple of times and had to wipe the disk and reinstall Windows (one XP home, the other was XP Pro).  In both cases I was able to save all of the data, including e-mail and documents to CD before formatting the drive.  After the OS was installed, I reinstalled the software and finally copied the data back in.
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Not necessarily.  \nFor the most part you want to block/remove any spyware that your software finds.  However, there are some applications that use cookies for legitimate purposes.  You should be aware of what you are blocking/removing from your computer. \n \nMy recommendation would be to block/remove anything detected and if a program stops working or starts responding in an undesired way, go back and allow the corresponding item(s).\n\n9 times out of 10 you should be doing what your anti-malware suggests.
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Download/install anti-spyware program and clean up that computer.
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once you restore the computer to its original config (just like the first day you started it up) then all data is erased and its reloaded back to its original configuration. you can only reload your programs and data files if you made a backup.
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Add CCleaner and use it to clear both the system and registry.\nThen check for spyware using AdAware and Spybot S&D to catch ALL the spyware. One doesn't catch all.\nThen run a free ROOTKIT detector. This is different from the other solutions.\nIf you have a rootkit, you need a professional to remove it.
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I have XP in my system. Whenever I see spywares in my system, I immediately rollback to previous system restore point. (It is in Accesories->SystemTools->SystemRestore.)