how would you know if your computer was infected by a spyware?
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Runs unusually slower than normal.
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download adaware it scans and removes spyware from your computer
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there are several spyware detection programs on the net free to try
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Any firewall or anti spyware scanners can detect them. If you don't allready have them intalled, then I strongly recommend you do.
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hey may be its a spyware i think
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This is a new variant of Spyaxe, SpywareStrike, etc.\n\nRemoval guide just put up here:\n\nhttp://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic47826.html
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run a spyware program amd may help
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You may have transfered a virus onto your computer
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Try using  these.\n\nAll of these are ones that I personally use and all are free.\n\nI-Worm/Stration · BackDoor.Generic3.GBB and .GBC · Worm/Generic.FX · Exploit.WMF\nhttp://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5\n\nSpybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging. Spybot-S&D is free, so there's no harm giving it a try to see if something has invaded your computer.\nhttp://www.safer-networking.org/\n\nhttp://superantispyware.com/\nSUPERAntiSpyware is the most thorough scanner on the market. Our Multi-Dimensional Scanning and Process Interrogation Technology will detect spyware that other products miss! SUPERAntiSpyware will remove ALL the Spyware, NOT just the easy ones!\nEasily remove over 100,000 pests such as SmitFraud, Vundo, WinFixer, SpyAxe, SpyFalcon, WinAntiVirus, AntiVermins and thousands more!\nMake sure after you download any of these, that you update them.\n\nIt may have to be removed in safe mode.\nFor Windows XP\n\nIf the computer is running it is best to shut down Windows and then turn off the power.\n\nBegin by first clicking on the Start Button and then click on Turn Off Computer.\n\nNow click on the Turn Off red colored icon to shut down your computer system.\n\nIt is best to wait between 15 to 30 seconds before you turn your system back on.\n\nTurn on your computer and start tapping the F8 key on your keyboard.\n\nSome Computers may display a keyboard error message if you begin tapping F8 too quickly.\n\nRestart your computer again and begin tapping the F8 key a brief second or two later.\n\nWhen the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, Choose the Safe Mode option and hit Enter.\n\nWindows will now boot your computer up in Safe Mode.
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All of these are ones that I personally use and all are free.\n\nAVG Removes I-Worm/Stration · BackDoor.Generic3.GBB and .GBC · Worm/Generic.FX · Exploit.WMF\nhttp://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5\n\nSpybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging. Spybot-S&D is free, so there's no harm giving it a try to see if something has invaded your computer.\nhttp://www.safer-networking.org/\n\nhttp://superantispyware.com/\nSUPERAntiSpyware is the most thorough scanner on the market. Our Multi-Dimensional Scanning and Process Interrogation Technology will detect spyware that other products miss! SUPERAntiSpyware will remove ALL the Spyware, NOT just the easy ones!\nEasily remove over 100,000 pests such as SmitFraud, Vundo, WinFixer, SpyAxe, SpyFalcon, WinAntiVirus, AntiVermins and thousands more!\nMake sure after you download any of these, that you update them.\n\n Be sure to come back to Yahoo Q&A and vote for one of the answers as best answer!
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It is not a spyware\n\nIt is a normal windows component\nhttp://www.whatsrunning.net/whatsrunning/QueryProcessID.aspx?Process=4230
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Spyware comes from programs you download like file-sharing. It's piggy-backs on these programs that you thought were free.\n\nIt can also come in through viruses or defects in browser security. The best way to deal with it is to keep your Operating System constantly updated and get a spyware scanner or two.
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Clean your cache and Run anti-spyware, anti-malware and trojan hunter to see of they find anything.
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spyware, its old, too many programs open etc...
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Most likely spyware has "hijacked" your browser's search engine.\n\nFreeware antispyware software (esp. SpyBot) are not the best to detect and clean spyware. Some antivirus software can detect it, but you may need to configure it for full detection, and it might be unable to clean it.\n\nTry Windows Defender, downloadable from http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx.  It's free.\n\nI recommend SpySweeper (http://www.webroot.com/) as I've found it can clean spyware other software can't. It costs US$30. You might want to try first a free scan (only) available on that page, to see if it can find out what you have.\n\nMeanwhile, you may consider stop using Microsoft Internet Explorer, and try Firefox instead. You get about the same functionality and it's less prone to spyware atacks than IE. At least you wouldn't get those nasty popups right now while you solve your problem. Available free at http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/....\n\nHope this helps.
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You are infected with SpyWare. Get a scanning program to clean it.
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Download/install anti-spyware program and clean up that computer.