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Unwanted Spyware, Adware and Malware Detection and Removal




Do you think you might have unwanted spyware? If you experience any of the following, your computer can be loaded with spyware, adware or malware.


  • Computer runs very slow

  • Wait forever for a program to come up

  • Surf the Internet and download free programs

  • Problems getting onto the Internet

  • Browser freezes or constantly goes to only one web site



What is Spyware/Adware?


Spyware is a background program that loads onto your computer without your consent or knowledge.  It typically loads on your computer from either a download that you have done or when you click on a popup, even if you are trying to close the popup.

This little program collects information about the different web sites that you visit and sends a little report back to the advertisers. Spyware collects your personal information such as passwords and online banking and sends it to the originator of the spyware. Click here for more on spyware.

What is Malware?


Malware is a background program that is loaded and is similar to spyware.  This type of program will change your system files that control such things as your Internet connection and browser controls. 

Generally, when you are infected with malware, you will have a hard time connecting to the Internet or getting your browser to work at all.  Malware can affect other programs such as Outlook Express as well.


What are Redirectors?


These are nasty little programs that will direct you to a specific web site no matter where you try to browse on the Internet. 

Each time you either, enter a web address or click on a Favorites shortcut you will be directed to the same bogus site.

How Do You Stop Spyware, Adware, Malware and Redirectors?


For the most part, spyware just bogs down your computer. You’ll find the computer running really slow or taking forever just to come on.

Aztec North can remove all of these malicious programs in your computer and install a free anti-spyware or help you choose and install a quality, tested program to help keep your computer safe.




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