Adware

=Computer Adware =

**__ADWARE:__**
==== Adware is simply a program or package on a computer, once downloaded or installed it will start selling and advertising different things. These programs normally cause viruses, bugs and allow that program to get personal information (in some cases).Adware is similar to spyware in that it gathers user information and browsing patterns and uses this information to display advertisements in the Web browser. Unlike Spyware, Adware contains a disclosure telling you that your information will be used .====

**What does all that mean?**
==== Basically, adware and spyware are tools that advertisers, marketers and spammers use to attain personal information about users which can then be reported on, or sold to advertisers and other interested parties. In the case of spyware, this information is exploited and harvested without the user's consent and can be used to invade your privacy and compromise your personal data. They can collect personal information from your machine and also monitor your internet website viewing habits. Adware is a form of direct marketing, it places ad banners, toolbars, pop-up windows or changes your browser homepage to something other than what you intended with the express purpose of generating sales. ====

**How do I know if I have spyware/adware?**
==== While most spyware and adware programs are intended to run undetected on users computers, there are some tell tale signs that you may have some spyware and/or adware lurking somewhere on your system: ==== The best way to know for sure whether your system or data is being compromised by spyware and adware is to run a system scan using a spyware and adware removal tool.
 * When you start your internet browser, your homepage has mysteriously been changed
 * Items mysteriously appear in your ìFavoritesî list within your internet browser, without you putting them there
 * Your system seems to slow down, even when you're not running a lot of programs. You may also notice a marked performance loss when starting up your machine and when shutting it down.
 * An unwanted Search bar or Toolbar may appears in your internet browser, and even upon uninstall it persists.


 * Ways to prevent adware: **


 * 1) Change interneet settings to high protection.
 * 2) Have a firewall.
 * 3) Watch what you download.
 * 4) Use secure websites.
 * 5) Watch what you click.

**// Well-known adware programs/programs distributed with adware //**
 * Burn4free
 * RealPlayer
 * LimeWire
 * Messenger Plus! Live
 * Windows Live Messenger
 * Aol Instant Messenger
 * Antivirus 200 Family
 * Smiley Central



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