Spyware, Malware, Popups
Recommended links
On this page you can find some links you can use to try to eliminate popups, malware, spyware, etc. The links are ordered by complexity, which means that the last links require more technical expertise. Before removing any program or process, do an online search, otherwise you can delete things that are valid windows programs/processes.
If you are not sure whether something is malware or a valid program, search it online by clicking here and find more information about it before deleting it!
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PC Hell: Spyware and Adware Removal Links
Help on how to remove common adware/spyware, recommended programs and methods.
In this article they recommend what programs to use.
Go to PC Hell main page for malware removal - Remove adware by using Ad-aware (Free trial)
Free trial version to scan computer for popups and spyware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/ - "Spybot - Search & Destroy" software (free)
Excellent tool to detect spypware, malware, worms, etc.
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html - HijackThis
More advanced users can use Hijackthis to generate more detailed reports Hijack website
Before using Hijack, please learn how to use it. Click here for a tutorial. - Not sure whether or not to delete some program? Find more information about it here and see if you really need to delete it