How did I get Spyware?

Well, there are a number of ways you could have got Spyware on your computer, below are just a few of them.

Hidden in an e-mail attachment - often e-mail attachments contain Spyware. These e-mails can come from both people you know and from e-mail address you don't recognize. Often the person or persons trying to infect computers with Spyware will design programs that will automatically send Spyware from e-mail address you recognize. It is also entirely possible you were sent the Spyware by a friend who didn't realize, some times Spyware can be hidden in chain e-mails etc which people forward on to you.

Downloading free music - free music downloads are notorious for having Spyware hidden in downloads.

Downloading free utilities - As you might have seen mentioned on other parts of this site free software is a big security risk and when you download free software which has not been recommended by a trusted source you take a big gamble.

Visiting suspect types of websites - Pornographic or Warez websites are often contaminated by Spyware which downloads to your computer.

Installed when using instant messaging services - Spyware can often have been accidentally installed or downloaded when using instant messenger services.

Ok, I think I might have Spyware what now?

Well the best thing to do is to get your computer scanned using the anti Spyware software we recommend which is Adware Alert. The scan is free but you will have to pay to fix any errors detected. You can visit the Adware Alert site and get a free scan by clicking the button below or just follow this link.

Need to find out more?

If you need to know more about Software which can fix Spyware problems follow this link. Or alternatively if you would like to Learn more about Spyware and Malware click here.

Remove Spyware from my Computer Think you have Spyware? You can easily find out by clicking the icon below. If you do have Spyware these guys will even show you how to fix it.

Looking for more information on Spyware? If you need more information on Spyware why not have a browse through some of our Spyware articles? You can see a list at our Spyware article index.

Are you worried that you don't have a Spyware problem but are showing on the symptoms? The chances are you have a windows registry error. Windows registry errors are fairly common in old machines or PCs which get a lot of use. Don't worry you can easily find out if you have a windows registry problem and fix it. To find out more see our Windows registry problem section.

We specialise in helping you to find solutions that help you and your family get the most out of your computer. We can do this in a number of ways examples of which including helping you to find software which will fix registry errors and stop your computer running slow, locating software which will stop your children viewing adult content on the web and providing training manuals which will help you get the most from your computer. Company Details / Disclaimer/ Blog/Net Nanny Review/Fix Windows Registry Errors