totse.com | How do i know if i have spyware

TOPBRICK · #1 2003-06-07, 20:07

my Friend said i probely do because i signed up for http://genres.mp3.com that and he said i will get it and you cant remove it

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Littler · #2 2003-06-07, 22:43

Download Ad-Aware or Spybot.

If it doesn't get rid of it, then your Firewall will stop it anyway.

TOPBRICK · #3 2003-06-07, 23:16

can spy ware breake my comp or do anythig except send me spam

negative_zero · #4 2003-06-08, 00:15

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can spy ware breake my comp or do anythig except send me spam

it can't physically "break" your computer. but it can:

- display unwanted popups

- collect information on your surfing habits

- log what you type

- install additional software without your approval

- slow down your computer

- cause some programs to stop working correctly

-0

TOPBRICK · #5 2003-06-08, 15:42

should i get i firewall instead of add ware

if i should whitch one

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runaway · #6 2003-06-08, 15:49

You should get a firewall no matter what...

TOPBRICK · #7 2003-06-08, 16:38

whitch fire wall should i get

TOPBRICK · #8 2003-06-08, 16:55

is this a good one http://download.com.com/3000-2092-10...ml?tag=lst-0-6

oh and is it posible if i download a firewall it can install spyware

The_Hacksaw · #9 2003-06-08, 17:11

Learn to search instead of trolling for attention.

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j0662 · #10 2003-06-08, 17:14

Why exactly should he get a firewall?

That seems like a pritty poor sollution to the problem of not knowing whats on your computers.