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Does spyware harm a computer

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a. Adware or spyware

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What is annoying but really doesnt render any harm to your computer spyware malware virus or sneakware?

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What is adware and how does it harm your computer?

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What sneakware spyware malware virus is annoying but really doesnt render any harm to your computer?

Spyware is not destructive like a virus or other malware. It doesn't harm you computer or files, but it may transmit information to places you don''t want it to go.


What harm can spyware do?

Spyware can invade your privacy by collecting information about you from your computer. It can also slow your computer way down, even to a crawl, depending on how much you have accumulated. Make sure you regularly scan your computer for malicious adware and spyware. Without trying to sound alarmist, it's just about the cyber-equivalent of a home invasion.


What is postbuild?

PostBuild.exe, is a Virus/Trojan, it goes under PostBuild, and can harm you computer, i would do a scan with a Anti-Spyware program.


What harm can a virus do to computer?

hacking, spyware, compter worms, downloader viruses things like that. etc. In short a lot.


Will spy ware harm a computer?

"For the most part, no, spyware will not harm a computer. It's whole purpose is to stay undetected and gather information it then will send back to it's originator. It wants the computer to stay functional so it can do it's job. They can slow your computer down though."


Why is it important to have spyware installed on a computer?

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How do you know your computer has virus?

The anti-virus program which working in the background can 100% preventing spyware intrusions before they can do any harm to your system.


How does spyware invade a persions privacy?

Spyware can be very harmful to your computer and the information is holds. Removing spyware from your computer would be best.


What files does an average AVG update download?

from my research AVG only downloads antivirus files onto your computer to protect your computer form spyware, viruses, and any other thing that might harm your computer.