Re: spyware

From: Carey Frisch [MVP] (mrxp2004_at_nospamyahoo.com)
Date: 01/18/04


Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2004 18:00:58 -0600

Perform the following:

Symantec Security Check
http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym

Download and run this spyware removal tool:

Stop the Invasion of Adware and Intrusive Spybot Spyware - Restore Your Privacy
http://spybot-spyware.com/

To secure your computer and prevent future security breeches,
consider installing a first-rate internet security program:

Norton Internet Security 2004
http://www.symantec.com/sabu/nis/nis_pe/

-- Includes Norton AntiVirus 2004
-- Includes Norton Personal Firewall
-- Includes prevention of annoying web pop-ups
-- Includes Parental Controls
-- All in one, easy-to-install package

-- 
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Be Smart!  Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
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"vickie" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message:
 news:026d01c3dd54$e0ef33f0$a101280a@phx.gbl...
| i think that i have a spyware problem is their a way to 
| download something to keep others from invading my pc? i'm 
| a beginner.


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