Spyware and Virus Cleanup Tips and Tricks
I get this call at least once a day “HEELLLP, I’m getting all these pop up windows and my computer is SOOO SLOW!”
First, you need to ditch IE as your web browser and upgrade to Firefox.
Download/run the following tools
Online Spyware Scan A great tool with minimal installation for removing spyware
Spyware removal tools Home of HiJackThis - an excellent tool to help regain control of your computer
Spybot - Search & Destroy A free spyware detection and removal tool
Trend Micro’s Online Virus Scan Minimal install, scans for virus AND malware!