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There are specific programs out there that protect against adware. I would not recommend downloading one from the internet. You would only be asking for trouble. If you go to Wal-Mart or another store that has computer programs, you can ask one of the employees where they would keep programs like that (if they do).
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∙ 16y ago
Wiki User
∙ 15y agoYou need to run these 3 essential programs to remove all the spyware on your computer.
If you do not have an internet security suit and only an anti virus
1. Run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
2. Run a complete scan with free curing utility Dr.Web CureIt!
3. Run the anti spyware removal programs spybot or Superantispyware
* Browsers
Use Mozilla firefox or the Google chrome browser for browsing unsafe websites
* Install ThreatFire
ThreatFire, features innovative real-time behavioral protection technology that provides powerful standalone protection or the perfect complement to traditional signature-based antivirus programs offers unsurpassed protection against both known and unknown zero-day viruses, worms, trojans, rootkits, buffer overflows, spyware, adware and other malware.
Run an online virus scan like
* Trend Micro HouseCall
* Kaspersky free online virus scanner
* Windows Live OneCare safety scanner
* BitDefender Online Scanner
* ESET Online Antivirus Scanner
* F-Secure Online Virus Scanner
* avast! Online Scanner
Check to see if all your software is upto data with Secunia Personal Software Inspector (PSI).This software will check all your program to see if they are out of date. If a program is out of date this program could easily be infected by the latest virus.Therefore it is very important to have all the programs on your computer uptodate.
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How do you protect a computer from Trojan horses and worms?
Don't download so much porn.
What is the best way to protect a computer or network against Trojan horses?
Do not visit site you dont know.
Are computer viruses worms and Trojan horses and rootkits malware that act without the users knowledge?
computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and rootkits
What can you do to protect your computer from computer Trojan?
Install anti-virus software.
What is the process by which downloader Trojan horses get into the personal computer?
hacking
What are the warning signs of Trojan Horses?
somebody hacking your computer
What type of software should you have on your computer to check for Trojan horses worms and other files that can wreak havoc to your computer?
What type of software should you have on your computer to check for Trojan horses, worms, and other files that can wreak havoc to your computer?
What is backdoor Trojan horses?
A backdoor Trojan horse is a malicious program that allows the hacker to view everything on your computer.
What are worms trojan horses and root kit examples of?
Computer viruses
Does Maplestory give off Trojans?
no because on the installer program, it says it is licensed to protect your computer from harm so there is 100% no Trojan horses or any other virus
What can you do to protect your computer from a Trojan?
Install anti-virus software.
Which are programs that pretend to be a useful program but do something malicious on your computer?
Trojan Horses
