How to Protect Your Computer From Adware and Spyware

Is your computer infested with spyware and adware? Maybe it is, and you don't even know it. These kinds of programs can slow down your computer, hog your resources, bombard you with ads, and even compromise your privacy and security. Luckily, you can clean up these problems, and I will give you some advice to prevent yourself from ever getting it.

Do you need to clean all of the spyware and adware out of your system? I once had the same problem, but I was luckily able to cure it. There are some free ad/spyware scanners out there, but I found that they didn't really pick everything up. I would run them, and they would find a lot, but my problem wasn't fixed. I searched the Net desperately for a solution, as it seemed my PC was on its last legs. I went down to my local computer store, and the owner recommended XoftSpySE to me, so I went ahead, and downloaded it, as they offer a free scan before you have to buy anything, that shows you what it finds. I was amazed. There were just about one hundred applications that it found, that the two free ones that I tried had missed. I knew that I needed to buy the program, its only about $30, and I was able to clean up my system, so it runs great now. I recommend the product to anybody that is riddled with spy/adware problems. I learned that you get what you pay for, and that the paid cleaners work best. You can download the program and run a scan for free right here.

In order to protect your computer from ever getting spyware and adware, I advise you to stop using Internet Explorer if you still are. Mozilla Firefox is much safer, faster, and more secure. Its completely free, and the only browser that I use. You can get it at GetFirefox.com. You also need to be very careful with what you download, and if you every find and free program online, carefully read over the agreement before you install it, as it will tell you if such programs are bundled in. These two tips should keep you pretty safe.

I hope that my article was able to help out, and that you can clean the spy/adware out of your computer, and get it running like new again as well. For some tips on how to keep your computer running quickly, or how to fix up that slow computer, I would suggest reading another article that I just wrote - Fix Up That Slow Computer - 5 Useful Tips for Speeding Up that Slow Computer!

Andrew Summits is a computer enthusiast/specialist. If you have any questions about this article or about your PC, send him an email at asummits@gmail.com.