Spyware Removal

What is Spyware? Why should I be worried? It can't happen to me. I only browse safe and clean Internet websites. Only users that go to bad Internet sites get Spyware on their computers.

Spyware is computer software that is installed unknowingly on a computer in order to intercept or take partial control over the end user's interaction with the computer - this is all done without the end user given permission. While the term spyware suggests software that secretly monitors the user's behavior, the functions of spyware extend well beyond simple monitoring. Spyware programs can collect various types of personal data, but can typically interfere with user control of the computer in other ways, such as:

  • Redirecting Web browser activity
  • Accessing websites blindly that will cause downloads of harmful viruses
  • Installing additional malware software to your computer
  • Diverting advertising revenue to third party vendors

Spyware can even change computer settings, resulting in slow connection speeds, different home pages, loss of Internet access, or the use of programs. Spyware is the 21st century virus that is wrecking havoc on your computer system and typically done without your knowledge. Most computer users believe that they will never get Spyware. That is until the next time they look at their bank statement and realize they are missing money from their account. Or the computer is constantly producing pop-up windows to web pages that they have never been to before. Users will have toolbars installed on their browser that were not there a day ago.

Due to the amount of Spyware running rampant on the Internet, there is no one good solution that will protect you from Spyware. We have at our disposal several utilities that we use to clean your computer and make it perform the way it did the day it was purchased. We have years of experience cleaning up Spyware from computers - dating back to the first Spyware in 1995.

For more information about our Spyware Removal services, or to request a bid for your next project, contact us today.