Monday, November 19, 2012


SPYWARE!! a hidden spy,Just kick it out
Are u afraid of spyware?if no, then you should be, if yes,then how to remove it, exactly what it is , what does it effects and so many questions comes to your mind,so please just chill,for a normal user, who are not from the technical background its just like a under cover enemy hidden at your home.They spy to your resources, use them, manipulate them, and can even destroy them. Now what you will do,a big question mark? Don't be stress, just kick it out, a great kick on its ass, but how? go on reading, you will find your solution!!
What is spyware technically?
It is a type of malicious software installed on computers that collects information about users without their knowledge.There presence is typically hidden from the user and can be difficult to detect it,for example key loggers.
                           SPYWARE= MALWARE
Malware will log your keystrokes, steal your passwords, observe your browsing choices, spawn pop-up windows, send you targeted email, redirect your web browser to phishing pages, report your personal information to distant servers, and serve up pornography.
But i will make you remind that all these activities are done without your permission, in a spy way.
The spyware problem, however, has now grown into dozens of other malicious formats, including sneak ware, ad ware, key loggers  browser hijackers, porn servers, trojans and worms.So to increase the performanceof computer, it is necessary to remove the spywares from the computer.

Where does spyware comes from?
Spyware mainly comes from the internet, when you are asked to install a particular program ,they find their way to your computer system.Usually,they piggyback on innocent-looking web page components and otherwise-benign software such as game demos, MP3 players, search toolbar  software, free subscriptions, and other things you download from the web.
When ever we accept an "end user license agreement (EULA)", without properly reading it,they finds their way and we install malware out of sheer ignorance.

How to check spyware is present or not?

  • Click on Start and Type Ms-config and Press Enter.
  • Click on the Start up tab and look for any suspicious files.
  • You can unchecked them and restart your computer to test it.
    This shows that your system have spywares, you can also check the task manager.  
  • Right-click on the Task bar and click on Task Manager to Open .
  • If you are unable to open Task Manager, then you most likely do have a spyware.

How to remove and stop spyware?
Removing and stooping spyware is not a one day game,it's not like removing dust from clothes in single stroke,below given some steps to remove and stop spyware.
  • Install "spyware cleaners" on your computer, and update their definition lists regularly.
  • Weekly run 'scan and detect' program regularly.
  • Carefully read EULA, before accepting it.
  • Create a restore point,save and backup your data regularly.

Third party spyware
In market their comes many third party spyware, which automatically update and scan spyware definitions, create restore point and is very good for non technical background users.They are very much specific in their work and to their job regularly and automatically.

Summary
Up to this point of reading, i am sure you got a clear picture of what is spyware, how it works and how to remove it.
If you are from a technical background remove it by following above steps, and if not, I will suggest you to go for the third party software.

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