Do I have Spyware on My Computer
According to most PC magazines 80% of all computers have spyware on them.Don't start pulling your hair out at this news, most of these programs do nothing malisious.In english that means most of these programs do very little to slow down or harm your computer. In fact many of these programs such as games come installed on PCs right from the store.
You still need to make sure you are not infected.Most free virus scanners do nothing to stop spyware.Most free scanners do very little to protect your computer. Read a bit more about some popular threats at on this Remove Virtumonde site or this Trojan Vundo site. Both sites provide some good detail on spyware and how it affects your computer.
You can still scan your PC for free using many free trial programs out there. I’m not talking about using a junk client. Check out the sites highlighted above for a free trial of Spyware Doctor.We love this anti-spyware software.This program is on the top of every computer magazines list.Like many other programs out there you can get a free 30 day trial to see if it's for you. You really only need one day because the first scan will let you know if you have infections or not. If not then don’t worry about it. If you are infected with spyware then you need to take action.
If infected you can google the name of the infection to see how bad it really is. If you see a cookie as an infection and chances are you will don’t worry about it. These are harmless little traces that do nothing.
Another good resource is this Vundo Removal Software
site. It’s a blog about viruses and spyware and worth a look. Remember do not purchase any spyware software or virus software without getting some feedback on it. The other thing to remember is no free client on the market provides enough protection. Most of these programs do not give you protection. It’s only after you have been infected that they kick in and by then it’s often too late.