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	<title>Remove Adware | Remove Spyware</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 10 Apr 2006 10:56:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Removing Adware a Growing Threat</title>
		<link>http://www.removeadwareonline.com/blog/43/removing-adware-a-growing-threat/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Apr 2006 10:55:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>marley</dc:creator>
		
	<category>Remove Spyware</category>
	<category>Remove Adware</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[	Removing Adware a Growing Threat
	There are many adaware spyware removal tools available for free downloading. We will be recommending and reviewing many spyware removal tools on our site.
	Why do I need a spyware cleaner?
	Removing spyware, malware, adware and trojans from your computer will help to speed up your system. Stop those annoying pop-ups and generally [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p><strong>Removing Adware a Growing Threat</strong></p>
	<p>There are many adaware spyware removal tools available for free downloading. We will be recommending and reviewing many spyware removal tools on our site.</p>
	<p>Why do I need a spyware cleaner?</p>
	<p>Removing spyware, malware, adware and trojans from your computer will help to speed up your system. Stop those annoying pop-ups and generally keep your safe from any form of identity theft or losing your valuable information such as passwords.</p>
	<p>When removing spyware you should close down any active programs to allow the scanner to do its job properly. There are many scanners that are coming to the fore front and making names for themselves when it comes to removing spyware.</p>
	<p>I have had personal experience with spyware, malware to the extent as with many internet users I didn&#8217;t feel spyware was important enough to get protected. I am now very passionate and believe that all internet users should have some form of protection against adaware, spyware. You too will think this way once this threat costs you money and invades your privacy.</p>
	<p>Removing spyware and adware today will save you money and embarrassment tomorrow.</p>
	<p>If you are unsure of anything while removing spyware or adware pause the process and set a system restore point so that you can undo any changes that take place.</p>
	<p>Once the cleaning of your system is finished your will in most cases be prompted for a restart, do this as a matter of fact because if you don&#8217;t that nasty spyware is still lurking in you system and is necessary for removing some forms of adware, spyware.</p>
	<p>Testing Adware Spyware Programs</p>
	<p>Download as many free trails as you like then run each spyware program in turn and scan your computer, removing any spyware and adware they find. Once you find a program that you like purchase it and use it at a minimum of weekly. I personally scan my computer for spyware and adware every day, but a bit more paranoid than most.</p>
	<p>I have found over time that the best tactic for removing adware and spyware especially if you visit adult, mp3 download sites or any peer-to-peer file sharing applications or sites is to use more than one spyware adware remover tool to scan your computer</p>
	<p>Ron is the webmaster of Detecting Adware Spyware and is very aware of the current threat that adware and spyware is having on the internet today.</p>
	<p><a href="http://www.removeadwareonline.com">FreeScan</a><br />
carl@removeadwareonline.com
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		<title>What Spyware Is and How to Block It</title>
		<link>http://www.removeadwareonline.com/blog/42/what-spyware-is-and-how-to-block-it/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2006 11:03:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>marley</dc:creator>
		
	<category>Remove Spyware</category>
	<category>Remove Adware</category>
		<guid>http://www.removeadwareonline.com/blog/42/what-spyware-is-and-how-to-block-it/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[	What Spyware Is and How to Block It
	Perhaps you&#8217;re wondering what spyware and adware are. Many folks hear about one or both and have that question. We&#8217;ll answer that here and give you some tools to rid yourself of both.
	Spyware &#038; Adware are files that are installed on your computer, even if you don&#8217;t want [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p><strong>What Spyware Is and How to Block It</strong></p>
	<p>Perhaps you&#8217;re wondering what spyware and adware are. Many folks hear about one or both and have that question. We&#8217;ll answer that here and give you some tools to rid yourself of both.</p>
	<p>Spyware &#038; Adware are files that are installed on your computer, even if you don&#8217;t want them, without you knowing it! They allow companies to monitor your Internet browsing patterns, to see what you purchase and even allow companies to inundate you with those annoying &#8220;pop up&#8221; ads! If you&#8217;ve downloaded some music, files or documents and suddenly started seeing annoying ads popping up on your screen, you could definitely be infected with SpyWare or AdWare.</p>
	<p>Stop the chaos caused by installed Adware and SpyWare.</p>
	<p>SpyWare Remover will scan your PC Absolutely FREE and let you know if you have any files that are infecting your PC. Try out the Instant Download to protect you and your PC with their easy to use tools.</p>
	<p>Is your PC running slower than usual? Are you getting pop-up ads and do not know where they are coming form? Other consequences from Spyware:<br />
- hijacked browsers<br />
- reset home pages<br />
- changed search results<br />
- spam emails sent to you<br />
- slow browsers<br />
- toolbars added to your browser</p>
	<p><a href="http://www.removeadwareonline.com/blog/must-have-adware-spyware-resourcees/">Spyware Nuker</a> is so confident they will be able to locate the SPYWARE and ADWARE on your PC, that if they cannot they will give you their POP-UP BLOCKING software FREE of CHARGE! Did you know that SPYWARE is the number one threat to personal computing? 9 out of 10 PCs that are hooked up to the INTERNET are infected with SPYWARE or ADWARE, and in many cases both. SPYWARE and ADWARE can ruin your expensive computer, and they can possibly lead to you being fired from your job. If your spouse finds out and doesn&#8217;t like it, it can lead to divorce. People can also be sent to prison for what SPYWARE has found on their computer. There are hundreds, possibly thousands, of SPYWARE programs that allow people to monitor what you do online. Many spouses and employers secretly load SPYWARE programs onto PCs so that they can monitor everything their spouses and employees do online. These programs can record all of the following, and more:</p>
	<p>- Every WEBSITE you visit</p>
	<p>- EMAILS you send and receive</p>
	<p>- CHAT ROOM conversion made</p>
	<p>- INSTANT MESSAGES sent and received</p>
	<p>- Every PROGRAM that your run</p>
	<p>- Every KEYSTROKE you type</p>
	<p>Do you want to stop Spyware from taking over your PC? Then get either <a href="http://www.removeadwareonline.com/blog/must-have-adware-spyware-resourcees/">Spyware Remover or Spyware Nuker</a>&#8230; either will do the job, and they are just what you&#8217;ve been looking for. Stop ALL those annoying ads. Stop the monitoring of your every movement. Make your surfing experience a positive one again.</p>
	<p>Peyton Randulf is a webmaster and site manager for a number of technology and informational websites. See http://www.strongholdnetworks.com for Stronghold Network Systems</p>
	<p><a href="http://www.removeadwareonline.com/blog/must-have-adware-spyware-resourcees/">Recommended Adware &#038; Spyware Resources</a><br />
<a href="http://www.removeadwareonline.com">Free Scan</a><br />
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		<title>Combating Viruses with Security Software</title>
		<link>http://www.removeadwareonline.com/blog/41/combating-viruses-with-security-software/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2006 12:09:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>marley</dc:creator>
		
	<category>Remove Spyware</category>
	<category>Remove Adware</category>
		<guid>http://www.removeadwareonline.com/blog/41/combating-viruses-with-security-software/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[	Combating Viruses with Security Software
	Help, I was sitting in front my computer and it started acting strange! Pop-ups were on my screen and I was not even surfing the web. My home page was changed somehow and so did other web settings. My programs are at a crawl and overall my computer is just not [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p>Combating Viruses with Security Software</p>
	<p>Help, I was sitting in front my computer and it started acting strange! Pop-ups were on my screen and I was not even surfing the web. My home page was changed somehow and so did other web settings. My programs are at a crawl and overall my computer is just not working the way it should be.</p>
	<p>If this sounds like your computer, chances are you have been infected with some type of malicious software. Several types of software can infect your computer; some of these are spyware, a virus, a Trojan, and a worm. That is why you need security software.</p>
	<p>Below is a brief and simple description of the software that can infect your computer and cause poor performance.</p>
	<p>· <strong>Spyware</strong> is a program that gathers information about the user through the internet without their knowledge. It monitors your web activity and passes this information to another party without your knowledge. <em>Spyware</em> is designed for commercial gain, thus when it is installed in your computer you will probably receive unsolicited pop-up advertisements. It can also gather your email addresses, passwords, and credit card numbers stored on your computer.</p>
	<p>· A virus is programming code or a piece of code that loads onto your computer without your consent. A virus is also self-replicating by inserting copies into an executable code or documents. Any virus is dangerous as it uses up memory and brings your system to a halt.</p>
	<p>· A worm is much like a virus in the fact that it is self-replicating but differs in the fact that it does not need another program to do so. A worm can spread itself without any action from the user. A worm can attach itself to you address book and send a copy to everyone in it, then attaches itself to the receivers address book in addition, send it out to everyone in that address book. Worms are dangerous and in the end can cause networks to crash.</p>
	<p>· Trojans are designed as legitimate software that you can download onto your computer. Once installed though, they can be annoying and/or malicious. Annoying activities of a Trojan would be changing your desktop around or silly icons appearing. Malicious damage from a Trojan is capable of deleting files on your computer and allowing personal and confidential information to be collected without you being aware.</p>
	<p>Preventing spyware and other malicious software from infecting your computer through security software is lots easier going online and finding a reputable online scanning site after the fact. Sometimes if your computer is infected, you may not even be able to get online. Therefore, prevention is better than fixing.</p>
	<p>You can protect your computer from malicious programs in many ways. Here are a few tips to consider.</p>
	<p>Always have the latest version of anti virus and anti spyware technology on your computer. You will also need to keep the program files up to date in order to protect against newest threats.</p>
	<p>Only download files from a trusted source. If you are not sure, run a virus scan on the file before downloading it or saving to your computer.</p>
	<p>There are limitless resources on the internet offering anti spyware and antivirus programs. Many sites offer free online scans, and provide instructions for removal of any malicious programs on your computer. Once you have selected a well known, (well-known being the optimal word) follow the instructions for installation carefully to ensure that the scan will work properly. Below are the most common and well-known virus and spyware removal programs.</p>
	<p>McAfee (mcafee.com) virus remover features up-to-date protection from the latest viruses and web activity threats for the user. They have three main anti-virus and anti-spyware programs that you can choose perfect for home and business uses.</p>
	<p>Microsoft has an anti spyware (microsoft.com) removal tool that you can use to scan your computer. This functions mainly by reviewing and checking your files for unwanted software contents, and once found can be selected and removed depending on the procedures indicated on the program. Just follow the tools and guides on how you can remove the infected files.</p>
	<p><strong>Ad Ware</strong> Personal provided by Lavasoft.com features scanning and fixing infected files and drives, detection of known and unknown but potentially damaging software with its Code Sequence Identification (CSI) technology. This program also has a spyware removal and capabilities of removing other damaging programs in your system.</p>
	<p>The above sites are just a few of anti spyware and anti virus removal programs that are available on the web. Take the time and do the research and you will find the right security software for your needs. Once again, it is imperative that the site you select for your computer security is credible.</p>
	<p>For more information about security software, visit Security Software</p>
	<p><a href="http://www.removeadwareonline.com">Free Scan</a><br />
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		<title>Spyware – Legislation?</title>
		<link>http://www.removeadwareonline.com/blog/40/spyware-%e2%80%93-legislation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2006 13:31:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>marley</dc:creator>
		
	<category>Remove Spyware</category>
	<category>Remove Adware</category>
		<guid>http://www.removeadwareonline.com/blog/40/spyware-%e2%80%93-legislation/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[	Spyware – Legislation?
	We have all had to become more aware about what companies are doing to invade our privacy these days. Identity theft, frauds, and scams are happening every day and the perpetrators of these are getting more and more sophisticated.
	There are even some major corporations involved in some of this as if ethics rules [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p><em>Spyware – Legislation?</em></p>
	<p>We have all had to become more aware about what companies are doing to invade our privacy these days. Identity theft, frauds, and scams are happening every day and the perpetrators of these are getting more and more sophisticated.</p>
	<p>There are even some major corporations involved in some of this as if ethics rules for businesses don’t apply to what they might do online. People tend to think that if a company is big and well known, they must be reputable. They go so far as to think it’s safer to do business with a big company than with one that is small. These corporations take advantage of that trust.</p>
	<p>Many people do not even know the answer to this question; “Who are the biggest distributors of pornography in this country?” The common answers are Playboy, Penthouse, Hustler, and others who are well known for that distribution.</p>
	<p>For years, General Motors owned Direct TV. Direct TV is the company that has served up more pornographic movies than any other single company. I bet they don’t discuss that at GM’s shareholder meetings. The number two purveyor of porn for years has been AT&#038;T. They run the pay-per-view channels that are piped into even very reputable hotel chains across the country.</p>
	<p>My point is that just because you are very familiar with a company’s name does not mean that everything they send you is to be trusted. RealPlayer is notorious for adding unwanted software and installing those programs on your computer. In the fine print of their user-agreement, which they know you do not read, you give them permission to download what they like to call third-party software.</p>
	<p>There are many companies you know and trust that let software piggy-back on their software’s installation without you knowing it in most cases. Of course, IF you read the user-agreement and you were an attorney who could understand the way they write it, you would have known you were giving permission for this nefarious activity.</p>
	<p>The companies that make the malicious software pay the bigger more trusted companies to add their programs to their installations, because they know they could never get you to agree to download their software directly. And of course then you would also know it was running in the background on your computer using up your resources to make them money.</p>
	<p>Big software companies also lobby congress to make sure no laws get passed that might limit the ways they can take advantage of computer users. And beyond that, the average politician doesn’t know anything about how computers or the Internet actually works. This helps the software companies keep them in the dark on the whole issue.</p>
	<p>Until legislation is passed that prohibits spyware, malware, adware, badware, and other data-mining software, the problem is just going to get bigger. Until we have politicians that actually pay attention to new technology, we will continue to have corporations take advantage of their naivete and take advantage of the average Internet user.</p>
	<p>Most of the terms of service written by these company’s attorneys are worthless from a legal standpoint. The items they put into the fine print will not hold up in a legal challenge. However, the average user is not going to hire a powerful attorney and pay the expense of taking their case all the way to the Supreme Court just because someone harmed their computer or allowed their identity to be stolen.</p>
	<p>These companies know they are safe as long as they keep congress and users in the dark. They are cockroaches and cockroaches hate the light. Write to your congressman and tell him or her that this has to stop. These companies need to be stopped from the practice of downloading anything they want from anyone willing to pay them onto your and my computer.</p>
	<p>A simple terms of service should be required and you should get to read it BEFORE downloading or paying for any software. It should contain an easy to read section called, “Other Items Installed On Your Computer When You Install This Program.”</p>
	<p>D. David Dugan is the president of DD&#038;C (http://www.dugancom.com) and personally helps to maintain their computer support forum at http://forum.dugancom.com as well as their Spyware Information site http://spyware.dugancom.com.</p>
	<p><a href="http://www.removeadwareonline.com">Free Scan</a><br />
carl@removeadwareonline.com
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		<title>How A Personal Firewall Helps To Protect Your Home Computer From Hackers</title>
		<link>http://www.removeadwareonline.com/blog/39/how-a-personal-firewall-helps-to-protect-your-home-computer-from-hackers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2006 13:29:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>marley</dc:creator>
		
	<category>Remove Spyware</category>
	<category>Remove Adware</category>
		<guid>http://www.removeadwareonline.com/blog/39/how-a-personal-firewall-helps-to-protect-your-home-computer-from-hackers/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[	How A Personal Firewall Helps To Protect Your Home Computer From Hackers
	There are two types of firewall available to the home computer user. A hardware firewall is a device which sits between your computer and the internet. At home for example it could reside on a broadband router which is used to share your internet [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p>How A Personal Firewall Helps To Protect Your Home Computer From Hackers</p>
	<p>There are two types of firewall available to the home computer user. A hardware firewall is a device which sits between your computer and the internet. At home for example it could reside on a broadband router which is used to share your internet connection with a number of computers. One of the advantages of a hardware firewall is that it can be used to protect more than one computer at a time. For this reason hardware firewalls are deployed in corporate networks. For home users who own just one computer a personal firewall is more commonly used and more cost effective.</p>
	<p>A personal firewall is a software application that monitors and can block the flow of data between the internet and your computer. The firewall is a key part of your computer security set up. It prevents hackers from gaining access to your computer using an internet connection.</p>
	<p>Hackers gain access to your computer through open ports that are used by your computer to communicate with the internet. The most basic firewall programs, like Windows XP&#8217;s firewall, monitor and can block “inbound” traffic by closing these ports. If theses ports are closed a hacker cannot access your computer directly via the internet.</p>
	<p>More advanced firewall programs like products from ZoneLabs or Symantec also monitor and can block “outbound” traffic. This extra level of security is important and is worth investing in. For example, if malicious software like a Trojan Virus or spyware were installed on your computer without your knowledge the firewall would alert the user when it tried to connect to the internet and prevent it communicating with its host.</p>
	<p>A firewall usually works at two basic levels. Firstly, packets of data are analysed based upon IP address and content to see whether they comply with a set of rules which a user can input to. The second level the data is analysed is at the application level. The firewall determines whether an application can send and/or receive data and the port which it should be communicating through.</p>
	<p>The firewall “learns” through continuous interaction with the user. It seeks user approval from programs when they first come in to contact with the firewall. Most firewalls also allow the user to allow or block applications through a stored list of program which can be accessed through the firewall’s user interface.</p>
	<p>There are a number of sites which will help test your firewall’s effectiveness. A number of these sites are run by security software vendors so it is recommended you test using an independently run site to double-check any results. One of the best independent test sites is run by The Gibson Research Corporation. They offer a free test called “Shield Up!” which can be found at their website - http://www.grc.com. The test checks a number of well-know and vulnerable ports on your computer and then provides some useful additional information to help improve your security while online.</p>
	<p>It is important to remember that the firewall is only part of your computer security and does not negate the need for a good anti virus solution, a spyware removal tool and a degree of caution / common on sense on the type of websites a user visits. For example, the firewall will not scan for viruses or remove them from your computer.</p>
	<p>Richard Rogers is a owner of a number of computer related sites. One of his sites offers Free Computer Help for Windows XP Users and has just launched his new Registry Cleaner Blog.</p>
	<p><a href="http://www.removeadwareonline.com">Free Scan</a><br />
carl@removeadwareonline.com<br />
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		<title>GAIN (Gator) - The Virus</title>
		<link>http://www.removeadwareonline.com/blog/38/gain-gator-the-virus/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2006 10:39:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>marley</dc:creator>
		
	<category>Remove Spyware</category>
	<category>Remove Adware</category>
		<guid>http://www.removeadwareonline.com/blog/38/gain-gator-the-virus/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[	GAIN (Gator) - The Virus
	It just amazes me how there are companies out there, claiming to be legitimate businesses, who are distributing what can only be known as spyware, adware, malware, badware, and viruses. These companies get away with it due to obscure clauses and legal double-speak in their terms of agreements, if they bother [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p>GAIN (Gator) - The Virus</p>
	<p>It just amazes me how there are companies out there, claiming to be legitimate businesses, who are distributing what can only be known as <strong>spyware</strong>, <strong>adware</strong>, malware, badware, and viruses. These companies get away with it due to obscure clauses and legal double-speak in their terms of agreements, if they bother to have one at all.</p>
	<p>Some websites will download unwanted spyware and badware on your computer without any consent from you at all. They claim that all of this information gathering has a legitimate purpose and that people are over-reacting.</p>
	<p>Some people do not know what a virus is. It is simply a program. Just like any other program you download and use everyday. It must be installed onto your computer. The difference between a virus and a legitimate program lies in the purpose for which it was created.</p>
	<p>A legitimate program was created to help you perform a task. A virus was created to harm your computer or steal information from you. The other difference is the first one is legal, the latter is not.</p>
	<p>A virus is legitimately defined as an executable program, however, any script or macro should be included in that definition in my opinion. If they are written with the intent of causing harm to a user’s computer or they are written and installed on a user’s computer in order to gather information on that user, then they are no better and no different than a virus, and should fall under the same laws that apply to viruses.</p>
	<p>If these programs like GAIN, Gator, and WinFixer are so legitimate, why are the techniques they use to install it on a user’s computer so sly? Why are they using these sneaky tactics, such as downloading it onto someone’s computer without disclosing what it actually is to the user in a clear manner?</p>
	<p>Why do they write their malware, badware, and adware in such a way as to have it resist your efforts to remove it from your computer? Your computer is something you bought and paid for. You have the right to decide what will be installed on your computer. Anyone who writes a program that resists your ability to choose to remove it is a violation of your rights.</p>
	<p>Our elected officials don’t know how to surf the web for the most part, let alone actually understand what the definition of a virus is and how to legislate against spyware and malware. Software companies who write legitimate programs lobby them to make sure they do not pass any laws that regulate the sale of software.</p>
	<p>Example: Name any other product or service where you must pay up front for it before you even see the contract you must sign and agree to before you can use it?</p>
	<p>Not only that, but large corporations support the use of malware, <em>adware, spyware</em>, badware, and viruses that gather information from users without their knowledge. They in turn buy that information to build their own consumer databases and use that information to sell you products. They pay to know what your habits are. As long as they are willing to pay for that information, companies like GAIN will continue to steal it from user’s and sell it to these companies.</p>
	<p>If you want to know how many programs on your computer are gathering information about you, you will need to get some type of <a href="http://www.removeadwareonline.com">spyware</a> detection software. There are several available, however, be careful, some of those advertising the removal of spyware are actually installing it on your computer themselves. Make sure you do a search in your favorite search engine to find out about the brand of software you are thinking of downloading.</p>
	<p>If your computer is infected with Gator or GAIN, you may have to use anti-virus software to remove it. Many of the anti-virus companies have removal instructions on their website. If GAIN were a legitimate company and legitimate software, it’s highly doubtful it would have to be removed by an anti-virus program.</p>
	<p>I hope this article has been helpful to you. GAIN, WinFixer, and other programs that act in this unethical manner should be considered viruses and held accountable for the harm they do to your computer and liable for the time it takes to remove them. That’s my opinion.</p>
	<p>D. David Dugan is the president of DD&#038;C http://www.dugancom.com and personally helps to maintain their computer support forum at http://forum.dugancom.com as well as their Spyware Information site http://spyware.dugancom.com.</p>
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		<title>Adware: What It Can Do To You</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Mar 2006 12:04:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>marley</dc:creator>
		
	<category>Remove Spyware</category>
	<category>Remove Adware</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[	Adware: What It Can Do To You
	 Beyond a doubt you have been the subject of adware if you are connected to the internet for any length of time. Adware is annoying and problematic. It can really get in the way of you enjoying the time you spend online. But, adware can be more dangerous [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p><strong>Adware: What It Can Do To You</strong></p>
	<p> Beyond a doubt you have been the subject of adware if you are connected to the internet for any length of time. Adware is annoying and problematic. It can really get in the way of you enjoying the time you spend online. But, adware can be more dangerous than you think, especially if it turns out to be spyware and not adware. But, regardless of what it is, you want it off of your computer and getting that to happen can be somewhat difficult in itself. </p>
	<p>Adware is software that is downloaded to your computer without your realizing it. Adware usually enables pop up ads as well as banner ads to be displayed on your computer. The major problem with adware is that too much of it can cause your computer to run slowly and eventually not run correctly. </p>
	<p><em>Adware</em> is often used interchangeably with spyware. The difference between the two is serious though. In spyware, you are not downloading ads but you are unknowingly downloading software that can track what you are doing online as well as gather and send information such as personal information to others online. You won’t even know it is there and doing this either. Spyware is much more of a security risk for you, but both adware and spyware are annoying and spell trouble to anyone that has them on their computer. </p>
	<p>Do You Have It? </p>
	<p>Do you have adware on your computer? If you are online for any length of time, use email, browse web pages, download things, or open files, you probably do have adware. Another sign that you have things infecting your computer is that the computer often begins to run slower. Think of it this way. If you had to run two programs and four adware programs at once, you would work slower at each task because it is harder to manage that many items at once. Sometimes, though, if you have too much adware or spyware on your computer, it can cause it to crash or become very difficult to use. </p>
	<p><a href="http://www.removeadwareonline.com">Getting Rid Of It All! </a></p>
	<p>One of the great things about the internet is that there are any number of solutions to help you get rid of your problem. For example, if you have these adware or spyware problems, you have the ability to have them removed. There are a number of ways in which you can do this. Here, we’ll touch on several of them. What you use will be determined by how bad your adware or spyware problem is, how much of a budget you have, and what level of expertise that you have when it comes to computer literacy. Also, we will talk about how you can safely protect yourself and your computer from additional instances of adware and spyware getting onto your computer. </p>
	<p>Your Options </p>
	<p> First of all, you can always take it in and have it taken care of for you. Of course, this is likely to the be the most expensive way to take care of your adware problem, but if you don’t want the hassle and want to insure it is taken care of, this is the way to go. </p>
	<p> There other solutions though. For example, there is a wealth of programs available online that can help you. These programs will run as a virus scan would. They pick up things that look like they could be adware or even spyware. After the scan is over, you can choose to allow the program or to block them. This can help you immensely. They are fairly inexpensive and offer you the ability to upgrade them as needed as well. Most will work on both spyware and adware. </p>
	<p><a href="http://www.removeadwareonline.com">Free Scan</a></p>
	<p> Your next line of defense is to use an adware and spyware blocker. These too are similar to a virus program. When they are turned on and working, they provide you with protection. If you unknowingly attempt to download something that seems to be adware or spyware, they will alert you so that you can decide whether or not you want the adware program on your computer. These too are set up to continuously upgrade assuming you get the right ones. </p>
	<p> Another option that you can use is through your internet service provider. Some of the companies out there now are offering adware and spyware protection programs to their customers. Assuming they are updated and run effectively, this can be an option for you to consider as well. </p>
	<p>The point is that you just do not need adware and spyware holding you back. The good news is that you can get rid of it and keep it gone by using effective software and by being careful when you are on the web. </p>
	<p>About The Author</p>
	<p>Travis Lwarence </p>
	<p>For more information to remove adware visit http://www.adware-info.org/ . You may freely reprint this article on your website or in your newsletter provided this courtesy notice, link and URL remain intact. </p>
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		<title>Adware Spyware Removal Tool</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2006 10:54:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>marley</dc:creator>
		
	<category>Remove Spyware</category>
	<category>Remove Adware</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[	Adware Spyware Removal Tool
	If you want to have lasting pleasure online then you should have some kind of adware spyware removal tool protecting your computer against adware, spyware, trojans, dialers and worms.
	The web delivers more threats to the innocent browser on a daily basis than the advance user, and that is why you should protect [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p><strong><a href="http://www.removeadwareonline.com">Adware Spyware Removal Tool</a></strong></p>
	<p>If you want to have lasting pleasure online then you should have some kind of adware spyware removal tool protecting your computer against adware, spyware, trojans, dialers and worms.</p>
	<p>The web delivers more threats to the innocent browser on a daily basis than the advance user, and that is why you should protect yourself from identity theft or any other scams that can be caused by malicious adware or spyware.</p>
	<p>The first thing anyone online should do, is get a antivirus program, free or paid, works just fine, I do think you get what you pay for, so dish out a little.</p>
	<p>Next you will need a <a href="http://www.removeadwareonline.com">adware spyware removal tool</a>, I do advise going with a free and paid tool, you can do a search online for Microsoft AntiSpyware beta, it&#8217;s free and really good.</p>
	<p>Adware or any of those type of threats slows down your computer performance, you will need to run your free adware remover to remove adware that you might have already on your computer. Once your system is cleaned you will be amazed by the performance.</p>
	<p>The biggest problem your faced with today is the choice between the thousands of adware spyware removal tools online, and some of the tools really do more harm than good by adding more malicious adware on your system. You need to go for a adware removal tool that is trustworthy and one that is upgraded often.</p>
	<p>I have tried many of these programs and I can only recommend one program that has really worked for me and still works, even today. My online browsing has been so smooth, that even my kids knows how to use my adware removal tool to clean my computer on a daily basis after browsing the web.</p>
	<p>If you do any king of online purchasing with your credit cards, then you must get yourself a adware or <a href="http://www.removeadwareonline.com">spyware removal program</a>, because your at risk that you might be sending out information online without you knowing, and if this information lands in the wrong hands, you could be the next victim of identity theft.</p>
	<p>Do yourself a favor and get the tools needed to protect you and your family online, it only takes a antivirus software and a adware spyware removal tool.</p>
	<p>Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Alexander_Marlin</p>
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		<title>How to Beat Pop-Ups: Gain Back the Home Court Advantage</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2006 10:51:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>marley</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[	How to Beat Pop-Ups: Gain Back the Home Court Advantage
	It may seem impossible at times to rid your computer entirely of those pesky ads that compromise your browsing experience and even slow down your computer, but luckily, there are effective methods of avoiding as many pop-ups, adware and spyware programs as possible.
	But first, what exactly [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p>How to Beat Pop-Ups: Gain Back the Home Court Advantage</p>
	<p>It may seem impossible at times to rid your computer entirely of those pesky ads that compromise your browsing experience and even slow down your computer, but luckily, there are effective methods of avoiding as many pop-ups, adware and spyware programs as possible.</p>
	<p>But first, what exactly is adware? Why are you bombarded with so many pop-ups that surfing the Internet becomes a hassle? Pop-ups, of course, are advertisements that &#8220;pop up&#8221; in a separate window when you surf the Internet, usually at particular sites that have pop-up advertising. The website you visit can be the culprit of the pop-up ads you see, but other sources are also used to generate pop-up ads as you browse online. For example, adware can also create pop-up windows in your browser. Adware refers to any software program that generates pop-up advertising directly from your computer. Adware is dubbed &#8220;spyware&#8221; when the adware program running on your computer also serves a secondary function - to collect personal information and pass it on to third parties without your knowledge or consent. This is where adware is most criticized, especially by those who feel privacy is an important right whether you are online or not. Spyware that is installed entirely without a user’s permission is the worst-case scenario, but most people unknowingly allow this code to be used on their computers through other means. This usually occurs by downloading and installing a &#8220;free&#8221; program you do want without realizing that you have also agreed to let the company install spyware on your system. In computer vernacular these programs are known as Trojans. The actual shareware or freeware program may be a Trojan disguised as a legitimate (or at least harmless) application you want to have on your computer, or it can be an extra attached to the program of which you are unaware.</p>
	<p>Perhaps you recently downloaded a nifty browser toolbar to make your life easier when conducting online searches, or to have quick and instant access to your local weather? Unfortunately, you might have also unwittingly downloaded (with your permission) an adware program that will assail you with constant pop-ups and might even track your moves online. Peer-to-peer file sharing applications are also notorious for being full of spyware applications. Although most of the information collected relates to advertising and target-marketing, if you put certain strategies in place to avoid as much adware as possible, you will definitely rest easier, as the most malicious of spyware programs do have the capability to log your keystrokes and obtain personal information, such as passwords, that you don’t want falling into the wrong hands.</p>
	<p>Task bar balloon pop-ups are another form of pop-up advertising that can cause you a lot of trouble. Instead of popping up in a separate window box, this type of pop-up emerges out of your task bar to send an advertising message. Task bar balloon pop-ups are a nuisance because they seemingly appear right from your computer desktop, making you feel as if someone is always watching you, even if it is only an adware program. But while task bar pop-ups might seem more threatening than other pop-ups, they are born from the same mother - adware code present on your computer that got there either through a recent software application download or by visiting a bad website (any website that has spyware programs just waiting to infect your computer when you visit).</p>
	<p>Perhaps the most insidious way you can be tricked into downloading software onto your computer &#8220;willingly&#8221; is through the appearance of a Windows dialogue box. This is a type of pop-up ad that appears when you browse certain websites, or it could come from adware already installed on your computer. For the inexperienced user the alert seems legitimate, which is what the creators of these pop-ups are counting on. The ads are worded in a way that makes you think your computer is sending the message, asking you to download software that will eradicate the spyware present on your system. Of course, instead of solving a non-existent problem, you are actually downloading a Trojan that will install adware on your computer and cause all sorts of annoying problems. If you did already have spyware on your system, these applications will not remove adware or remove spyware from your computer, but probably make things much worse. Sometimes these programs are designed to suck you into paying for a spyware removal program. After downloading the program, as the alert asks you to, you are notified that you have adware/spyware on your computer. The company that infected you with this spyware in the first place now offers you the cure - for a price. These companies rely on the ignorance and fears of its targets to make money.</p>
	<p>Browser hijackers are the scariest type of spyware. After visiting a site or downloading malicious software accidentally, a hijacker program will be installed on your system against your knowledge. It then changes your browser settings so that your home page and favorites are all something different, usually a search engine or portal site; you are essentially taken prisoner and unable to reset the browser to the parameters of your own choosing. In addition, any time you initiate an online search through this engine, you are always redirected to affiliates and websites trying to make money. The people who used the hijacking program to direct you to these sites make affiliate money from these &#8220;hijacked&#8221; visitors.</p>
	<p>How Do You Protect Your Computer From These Threats?</p>
	<p>Knowing the different ways your computer can become infected by spyware and overrun by pop-up ads, you might be wondering how you can guard against all these threats. The best way is to install a reputable anti-spyware program that will immunize your computer against common adware programs and continually work to keep new ones from being added. Running a good anti-spyware program and keeping it updated will make your life a thousand times easier and make it possible to protect your computer without too much effort.</p>
	<p>To avoid the annoying pop-up ads that harass you on a constant basis, directly from websites, using an alternative browser (instead of Internet Explorer) is a must. Many people are unaware that they get so many pop-up ads simply because the browser they are using is not properly equipped to block pop-ups from their view. Obtaining a browser such as Firefox or Opera is the most simple and efficient way to protect your computer from unwanted ads and adware installations. The difference is noticeable when you are given the opportunity to browse pop-up free. These browsers are also designed to have less security holes than IE. Their advanced security enhancements block adware, spyware and malicious websites while keeping the browsing experience simple and user-friendly. Malicious software isn’t even given the chance to install on your system, meaning less computer-related headaches for you.</p>
	<p>By using web browsers that automatically block pop-ups, you don’t have to download extra pop-up blockers or worry about keeping them updated. With the right browser, everything you need to avoid those dreaded pop-ups is already set up and working as an integral part of your browser. This means more efficiency in pop-up blocking, less adware programs clogging up your computer and more time to do what you intended in the first place - surf the Internet.</p>
	<p>This article was written by Katerina Mitrou sponsored by http://www.free-web-browsers.com/ At free-web-browsers, you’ll find alternative web browsers for safer surfing. You’ll also be able to improve your system’s stability and speed with the use of a registry cleaner. Reproductions of this article are encouraged but must provide a link pointing back to http://www.free-web-browsers.com/</p>
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		<title>Adware Can Cause Real Stress and Data Loss - Scan as Quick as You Can</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Mar 2006 10:23:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>marley</dc:creator>
		
	<category>Remove Spyware</category>
	<category>Remove Adware</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[	Adware Can Cause Real Stress and Data Loss - Scan as Quick as You Can
	Free adware and spyware scans are something that you should certainly take advantage of if your computer is running slow and you do not presently use an adware program. They can easily be utilized in one of 2 varying ways.
	Firstly you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p><strong>Adware</strong> Can Cause Real Stress and Data Loss - Scan as Quick as You Can</p>
	<p>Free <strong>adware</strong> and <strong>s</strong><strong>pyware</strong> scans are something that you should certainly take advantage of if your computer is running slow and you do not presently use an adware program. They can easily be utilized in one of 2 varying ways.</p>
	<p>Firstly you can actually get an online scan without downloading any software&#8217;s. The disadvantage of this is that this method is usually not as accurate and will more often than not leave some hidden malwares or adwares lurking deep within the depths of your pc files.</p>
	<p>Secondly you can take advantage of the free <em>adware</em> scans that are all over the internet. These take just minutes to install and are very easy to work. These free scan software&#8217;s will usually carry out a more thorough job of locating and isolating any adware of<em> spyware</em> problems that you may have picked up whilst surfing the net.</p>
	<p>You will find that a free scan software will carry out what is called a deep system scan and the adware that has locked itself in the deepest and most intricate workings of your computer will easily be located in order for you to destroy it.</p>
	<p>You might also wonder how did the adware get into your system in the first place? You know you did not download any program&#8217;s so how did this happen? Well unfortunately it is all to easy to pick up these nasty viruses simply by visiting a website or portal. Some unscrupulous webmasters will plant scripts or codes on their WebPages in order to infiltrate your pc.</p>
	<p>Adware / spyware viruses from websites will usually try to carry out tasks such as hijacking your net browser or home page in order to get you to come back to their site and purchase. Others might probably have darker intensions such as stealing your personal information and data, This is not to be taken lightly if you store such things as your financial details or passwords within your pc.</p>
	<p>With such dastardly deeds taking place on the net I am afraid that only an idiot would go unprotected, for the sake of a free spyware or adware scan please check out your computer as soon as you can.</p>
	<p>Each and every day new adwares are making their way onto the world wide web, This is why it is essential to get an adware eraser that is regularly updated with the newest and most deadly of spywares and adwares.</p>
	<p>So first.</p>
	<p>Get a <a href="http://www.removeadwareonline.com">free scan</a>.</p>
	<p>Use the erase function it if you are infected with an adware.</p>
	<p>Regularly check your computer and cleanse it.</p>
	<p>Regularly update your adware/spyware software [ this will be free of charge ]</p>
	<p>If you follow all the above your computer should be adware free and running like new for as long as you keep to your anti adware regime in place.</p>
	<p>Keith Larraby finds free ways to remove adware and spyware. For details and tips, visit: http://adwarenuke.com<br />
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