how do i get rid of starware from my pc?
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try ad-aware and/or spybot s&d. if that doesn't work, get hijackthis. also, make sure your windows patches are up to date as well as your virus protection.
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Go to Registry and remove it.  If you have Norton SystemWorks, go to Norton Utilities, then  WinDoctor.  That will show you how to remove unwanted programs.  That should also clean up other junk that is cluttering your computer.  You can always contact your computer manufacturer (HP, COMPAQ, DELL) and have them clean it up.  you will need to be on the phone and have your computer in front of you at the same time.  Sony makes good PCs.
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go into control panel...click on add/remove programs icon...scroll down until you see all that junk listed...click on it then remove
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Download a popular spyware/adware removal program (such as Adaware or Spybot Search & Destroy). Just pick one from this website, download it, and run a scan: http://www.download.com/Spyware-Center/2001-2023_4-0.html?tag=dir\n\nafter you're done with the scan, remove the adaware and spyware that is found by the program
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there is no way you can prevent this, the only thing to do it manually delete the files after you ran the uninstall
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Add CCleaner and use it to clear both the system and registry.\nThen check for spyware using AdAware and Spybot S&D to catch ALL the spyware. One doesn't catch all.\nThen run a free ROOTKIT detector. This is different from the other solutions.\nIf you have a rootkit, you need a professional to remove it.
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http://www.robertenfemke.nl/~diskclean\n\n\nhttp://buttuglysoftware.com
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Click on start Menu, then click on RUN. \nType regedit and then hit enter. \nThis will bring up your registration keys. \nYou will need to find the directory HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE and then click on Software to see all the programs on your computer. \nDelete the program that you want to clean out from your system from this directory and you will delete it permanently from your machine.\n\nAlso do a search on your computer for spy hawk or whatever just SPY and delete those too.
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Try adaware or spybot search and destroy.  You can find these programs on www.download.com.
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Just right click and delete.\nEmpty trash bin to completely get rid of it.
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easiest way to get rid of EVERYTHING including index.dat files is c-cleaner. http://www.ccleaner.com
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Superantispyware will remove popcorn.net. It is very effective and it is also free.
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go in control panel to add/remove programs and it will be there and uninstall it from there
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It will be much better to simply reinstall the system: otherwise there's no way to be sure you got rid of everything unwanted. This is =especially= true when you've bought a used compter from someone else! It's almost certainly riddled with cookies, bots, adware, malware and even a virus or two for good measure!\n\nStart fresh!!!
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I fully recommend the use of a program Crap Cleaner. Yes! That's the real name! You can download it from www.download.com. Reviews are the best. This program will make your computer fly! It will remove everything and more that you can't see. I discovered it a few months ago. It's free and you won't have to spend any money in expensive software that does not do anything. Download it and get that crap cleaned! (Including those "programs" in your start menu. They are just unused icons)\n\nGood luck..
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Go to Control Panel > Add or Remove program.\nFind your game there and remove it
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Get hold of CrapCleaner from FileHippo. Its free and it will tidy things its safe to tidy.\n\nYou can also delete restore points and change restore settings to save fewer restore points (or turn off system restore).\n\nIf you don't mind the risk, you can also delete all Windows update uninstallation folders - but do this the right way - they take up 800MB on my PC.