Re: Adware Concerns from a Newby

From: G (zz_at_nospam.com)
Date: 10/12/04 

Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2004 15:27:16 GMT

IslandBK wrote:
> Hi there,
>
> I have just bought a new XP machine with Nortons 2005. It has been
> identifying that I have the files... AdwareEnvolo, AdwareFlashenhancer,
> Adwarebroadcast. These files have been deleted (or excluded) by Nortons,
> once my scan was completed. It says on the Nortons website that these files
> are a low concern. Are these something that I should worry about? Is there
> a good, free program that will stop them or is Nortons enough?
> Thanks for your help

New computers often include some spyware attached to the free/demo
programs the company preinstalled. Some spyware is okay if it really
benefits your needs but I usually remove it.

Norton is new at blocking spyware (although I think they bought out a
spyware removal company) so there may be no reviews on its effectiveness.

g-w

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