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Spybot Search
and Destroy and Ad-Aware |
| Today a big problem is spyware, adware, tracking cookies etc.. being installed into your computer. To keep your computer safe from viruses and spyware you need special programs. All of these programs are free and fully functional. These programs are also compatible with Windows Vista. You can download a lot of programs most will let you scan your computer when it comes to cleaning out the infections you have to purchase the program. The programs listed below are fully functional and free. |
| 1. Virus program my pick is AVG from Grisoft. I have been using AVG for years with no problems. They have a version that is totally free for non-commercial use. |
| 2. Spybot Search and Destroy. A great program for searching out and getting rid of all types of adware, spyware, dataminers etc. Free Program |
| 3. Ad-Aware A free program that works great to remove spyware. In recent versions ad-aware has improved there product. if you only wanted to install one spyware program this would be the one. |
| How to get the programs: |
| 1. Go to Download.com |
| 2. Get Spybot first (a) Upper left search type in spybot search and destroy. Click the GO button. (b) A search results page should show up. Listed will be Sypbot - Search & Destroy at the end of the info will be a green button Download Now click the link. (c) When the box appears click save, save it to the desktop. |
| 3. Next get Ad-Aware (a) Follow same directions as above but insert into the search box ad-aware click go. (b) This time you might have to scroll down the Search Results, you want to click the Download Link for Ad-Aware SE Personal Edition. (c) When the box appears click save, save it to the desktop. |
| 4. once both programs are downloaded disconnect from the internet and close all open windows. |
| Spybot how to install and run |
| Ad-Aware how to install and run |