• One drastic
solution to spyware, try another O/S (Linux, MAC, etc.)
•
Remote support -
click
here for tech support
• Microsoft's
beta tool for removing spyware. Warning! Beta is test software, use at your own
risk!
• On
line spyware quick audit, download and run, results in browser; courtesy of Web
Root, SpySweeper. For on site removal, call Compu-Doc!!
• Free
on line virus scan
• CleanMyPC Registry Cleaner - Offers Registry Cleaner, a handy tool to clean registry, optimize system performance, organize your system startup items and IE BHOs.
After clearing spyware/malware, your Windows™ Registry will be a mess. CleanMyPC
does a nice job of getting the junk out. The download is free to try, clear 2
problems at a time, $29.95 to buy.
Spyware is the malicious software installed on
your computer through user permission, your browser (such as Internet Explorer),
or just as you surf the web (commonly
known as driveby or browser hijacking). Removing it can be near impossible at
times (without formatting the hard drive). Proceed at your own risk, or call
Compu-Doc! As always, make sure your data is backed up!