Adware and Spyware

 

What is Adware and Spyware?

 

Adware or advertising-supported software is any software package which automatically plays, displays, or downloads advertisements to a computer after the software is installed on it or while the application is being used. Some types of adware are also spyware and can be classified as privacy-invasive software. More information can be found at this link Adware.

 

Spyware is computer software that is installed surreptitiously on a personal computer to intercept or take partial control over the user's interaction with the computer, without the user's informed consent. More information can be found at this link Spyware.

 

Or if your Internet Explorer looks like picture below you probably have Adware and Spyware

 

 

What can I use to remove Adware Or Spyware for Free?

 

To remove Adware try using

AdAware 2008

Most Anti-Virus software applications also have a Adware removal tool.

 

Note: Be careful if you decide to purchase Anti adware software as some are actually Adware.

 

To remove Spyware try using

 Spybot Search and Destory

 

Note: Be careful if you decide to purchase Anti Spyware Software as some are actually Spyware.