Post by Admin on Aug 15, 2016 7:33:55 GMT -9
How to Remove Spyware From Your Computer
Works with all Windows versions
Removing Spyware automatically
'Windows Defender' is a feature in Windows 7 that can help prevent spyware and other potentially unwanted software from infecting your computer. When Windows Defender is on, you will be notified if spyware or any other potentially unwanted software tries to run or install itself on your computer. You can choose whether to ignore, quarantine (move to a different location on your computer where it can't run), or remove each item that's detected. Spyware scanners are also frequently included in antivirus programs. If you have already installed an antivirus program, check to see if that program includes spyware protection features or if you can add them as an update, and then scan your computer regularly.
Removing spyware manually
Spyware can sometimes be hard to remove. If an antispyware program notifies you that it can't remove spyware, follow the instructions provided by the antispyware program. If that doesn't work, try these options: Check Programs and Features for items that don't belong on your computer. Control Panel lists many programs, most of which are not spyware. Many spyware programs use special installation methods to avoid showing up in Programs and Features. Occasionally, a spyware program will offer an uninstall option and can be removed with this method. Only remove programs that you can positively identify as spyware, and don't remove programs that you might want to keep, even if you don't use them very often.
Reinstalling Windows
Some spyware can hide itself so well that it cannot be removed. If you still see evidence of spyware after trying to remove it with an antispyware program or after trying to uninstall it using Control Panel, you might need to reinstall Windows and all your programs.
Note:
Reinstalling Windows will remove spyware, but it will also delete your files and programs. If you have to reinstall Windows, make sure that you back up your documents and files, and make sure that you have access to the installation discs you'll need to reinstall your programs.
Works with all Windows versions
Removing Spyware automatically
'Windows Defender' is a feature in Windows 7 that can help prevent spyware and other potentially unwanted software from infecting your computer. When Windows Defender is on, you will be notified if spyware or any other potentially unwanted software tries to run or install itself on your computer. You can choose whether to ignore, quarantine (move to a different location on your computer where it can't run), or remove each item that's detected. Spyware scanners are also frequently included in antivirus programs. If you have already installed an antivirus program, check to see if that program includes spyware protection features or if you can add them as an update, and then scan your computer regularly.
Removing spyware manually
Spyware can sometimes be hard to remove. If an antispyware program notifies you that it can't remove spyware, follow the instructions provided by the antispyware program. If that doesn't work, try these options: Check Programs and Features for items that don't belong on your computer. Control Panel lists many programs, most of which are not spyware. Many spyware programs use special installation methods to avoid showing up in Programs and Features. Occasionally, a spyware program will offer an uninstall option and can be removed with this method. Only remove programs that you can positively identify as spyware, and don't remove programs that you might want to keep, even if you don't use them very often.
Reinstalling Windows
Some spyware can hide itself so well that it cannot be removed. If you still see evidence of spyware after trying to remove it with an antispyware program or after trying to uninstall it using Control Panel, you might need to reinstall Windows and all your programs.
Note:
Reinstalling Windows will remove spyware, but it will also delete your files and programs. If you have to reinstall Windows, make sure that you back up your documents and files, and make sure that you have access to the installation discs you'll need to reinstall your programs.