How To Remove Adware And Spyware

By Mike Budra

Getting rid of the pesky spyware and adware from your Pc can be frustrating.But, there are easy steps you can take to make the job more effective. The first thing you will want to do is make sure you have the newest, most up-to-date anti-spyware scanning program on the market. But before you run a scan, shut down all windows and applications (including any open email apps) and then disconnect your computer from the internet. The easiest way to do this is to disconnect the phone line or cable that connects your computer to the modem.Now, step 2….

The second thing you will want to do is scan the computer system. You do this by running your anti-spyware scanning program and allow it to remove any adware or spyware that it finds. Then you reboot the computer, regardless of weather you were prompted to do so by the spyware program. After its done scanning, scan it again.But, do not reconnect to the internet just yet. If it still shows any signs of bugs, allow it to remove all the bugs and then reboot again.

A lot of times adware and spyware vendors will use files that work to keep the infection active no matter how hard you try and remove it. Sometimes even your adware/spyware scanner programs can’t even remove them. Another way to help with the removal is to run in Safe Mode. When booting up in Safe Mode, this allows only the most essential processes to be activated. And while doing this it will ensure that the vast majority of adware/spyware files will be killed, but it doesn’t guarantee it. Once you are up and running in safe mode, open your anti-spyware program and allow it to run a complete scan, thus allowing it to remove any last traces of infections found.

After you have removed all active infections, you will have to make sure it doesn’t reinfest when you are connecting back to the internet. After the scan is finished, reset any and all home pages and browsers. Go to the add/remove programs and check and see if there are any applications that are associated with the adware/spyware and if so, uninstall it /them. Make sure that no HOSTS files have been hijacked and that no unwanted websites have been added to your Trusted Sites.

After completing all of the above steps, reconnect your DSL or phone line to your computer, reboot as you normally would and access the Internet.

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