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If you have spyware on your computer you will know it. You will start noticing pop-up ads, and you may find that when you run your browser, you will be redirected to another website. These ae two examples of what spyware does to a computer. [br][br]Other symptoms of having spyware on the computer is if the user receives a bunch of pop-ups instead of just one. Also, if you load your browser, you will notice your home page has changed without you having changed it. You may also notice new icons on your desktop or system tray. You may find that certain keys on your keyboard won't respond the same way as before. The biggest problem is a slowdown of your computer system. [br][br]The best way to avoid getting spyware on your computer is not to download shareware and have some kind of anti-spyware program installed on your computer. This will catch the spyware and eliminate it. [br][br] |
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When you download programs - particularly freeware, or peer-to-peer sharing programs.
More covertly, spyware can install itself just by you visiting certain sites, by prompting you to download an application to see the site properly.
ActiveX controls. These pesky spyware makers will prompt you to install themselves while using your Internet browser