adware removal

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Hello all,
Kindly tell me how to remove adware spware fromy my pc

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Fancy
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Hello,

Well, it depends on the system, that you own..

If you don't use any firewall - then start using one (Zone Alarm, Kerio,
Agnitum Otpost or any other).
If you don't have an antivirus - use one (here is for example a free one
http://www.free-av.com) and keep it up to date.
Also - keep the system up to date (I mean the service packs and patches).

If you are using Windows 2000/XP/2003 then you can use MS AntiSpyware (
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...A2-6A57-4C57-A8BD-DBF62EDA9671&displaylang=en )

If you are using Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP/2003 you can try also the other
"cleaning" software:

Spybot Search&Destroy http://www.majorgeeks.com/download2471.html
HijackThis http://www.majorgeeks.com/download3155.html
CWShredder http://www.majorgeeks.com/download3019.html
Ad-Aware SE Personal http://www.lavasoft.com/software/adaware/
McAfee Stinger http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/

And the best way to clean the system (in case of having one of 2000/XP/2003)
is to start it in the Safe mode (F8 during boot-up), run Windows Explorer,
go to your profile temporary folders (usually C:\Documents and
Settings\username\local settings\temp and c:\....\local settings\Temporary
Internet Files\Content.IE5) and delete all the files in those directories
and subdirectories.

Then do a full system scan with MS AntiSpyware (check the proper option
under Scan settings) and other cleaning applications.
 
Hi Fancy - You might want to take a look at my Blog, Defending Your Machine.
See my Signature, below.
 
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