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|  Spyware and Adware
Help and Tips What is spyware and adware, how can they infect and damage your machine, how can they be removed, and how can you prevent these threats from occurring?
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#26: What are Startup Entries and Can They be Spyware?
Windows startup entries defined, and whether or not they are malicious.
#27: What is a Dialer?
Dialers (dialing software) defined. Some are legitimate yet others may cause expensive problems.
#28: Download LSP-Fix in Case You're Later Unable to Access the Internet
The LSP-Fix tool can help repair attacks to your Internet connectivity made by some types of spyware and malware.
#29: Be Careful Running Two Background Guards Simultaneously
Two background anti-spyware guards can protect against more threats, but they can also show many more popup alerts.
#30: Free Online Spyware Scanners
Scan your computer for spyware and adware for free without installing additional software.
#31: Talk to Your Kids and Others Sharing Your Machine About Spyware
If others share your computer, make sure they know about the potential problems that can occur when downloading software.
#32: Are Cookies Spyware?
How problematic are cookies, really? Do they spread viruses? Do cookies crash your machine?
#33: Surf in a Virtual Browser
For enhanced protection when browsing the web, surf in a web browser inside a virtual machine.
#34: Use Safe Mode Before Scanning if Infection is Suspected
Use the Windows "Safe Mode" feature when running spyware scans and removals to prevent potential problems.
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