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How can I tell if my computer has spyware?

The following symptoms may indicate you have spyware infecting your computer:


  • Your computer performance has slowed dramatically.

  • Your Web browser suddenly closes or stops responding.

  • While viewing a Web site, other instances of your browser open and display Web site advertisements.

  • Pornographic sites keep popping up when you surf the Internet.

  • Your computer dials phone numbers in the middle of the night to expensive pornographic chat lines.

  • New sites are unexpectedly added to your Favorites list.

  • New toolbars are unexpectedly added to your Web browser.

  • Your home page is changed and the new site displays every time you open your browser.

  • You get pop-up advertisements that use your name even when you aren't connected to the Internet.



See Also: How do I remove spyware from my computer?

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