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How to Remove Spyware and Adaware?

August 18th, 2009

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One of the most frequent questions that I am asked is how can I remove spyware or adware from my Windows computer?  Windows is susceptible to viruses, spyware and adware so it is important to always have protection in place.  One of the first things that I do when ever I am setting up a new computer or when I have just reinstalled windows is to install Anti Virus software.  I recommend doing this before you ever connect your computer to the network/internet.  (See my article on Anti Virus Software)  After you are running some form of AV (Anti Virus Software) I recommend making sure your windows computer is running the latest patches/updates. Click here to check for updates.  After you have installed Anti Virus Software and ran the latest Windows updates if you are still being plagued by spyware or adware it is time to look to see if you can use some tools from the net to remove the pesky software. Read more…

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