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Viruses? Spyware? Adware? Malware!

Spyware and adware is a plague that is affecting computers everywhere
all of the time. What is spyware and adware, you ask? Spyware is a
type of software that is installed without the user knowing that often
takes personal information and reports it back to the installer.
Adware is software that secretly installs itself onto a computer so
that it can display advertisements for its products. Collectively,
these terms are known as malware. So how does one get rid of malware?
This article will provide a few programs that will help clear your
computer of its malware issues.

Ad-Aware

Ad-aware is an anti spyware, malware, and adware program that works
to counteract the spread of these menaces onto your computer. It was
developed by Lavasoft in 1999 and has been used ever since and is
still one of the most popular choices for anti-malware in 2009. It’s
very popular because there is a free version that allows you to scan
your PC and ultimately remove any harmful programs that the software
finds. There are also pay versions that allow you more capabilities
and customization, such as scheduled scanning as well as an
anti-virus.

Spybot

Spybot Search and Destroy is a popular spyware and adware removal
program that is widely used because it’s compatible with windows
machines from Windows 95 and up. Spybot was created in 2000 by
Patrick Kolla for the sole purpose of removing two of the earliest
adware programs from computers. Since that time, Spybot has grown
into one of the most trusted and popular programs for combating
spyware. It’s very popular because it’s completely free and offers
support for more than just adware problems. Spybot has received
countless positive reviews from the likes of CNN, MSNBC and PC
Magazine, proving it’s reliability.

Macafee

While Macafee is the only one of the three that charges for its
software, it has a good reason, it works. Macafee is a respected
computer security company making and anti-virus program as well as
spyware removal programs. Macafee software is extremely reliable, and
is guaranteed to remove 99% of your spyware and adware problems.
Macafee costs about $39.99, but you won’t care once you’re covered by
a great program that is able to keep all of the pesky malware from
touching you.

These three programs should be able to help you fend off any spyware
or adware problem you’re currently facing. Most of them feature
things beyond simply scanning for malware making them even more ideal
for you to use. Why not get a malware removing and an anti-virus at
the same time? You’re killing two birds with one stone!

Photo Credits: adria.richards

Originally posted 2009-09-15 03:13:35.

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