10 Simple Reasons To Remove Spyware From Your Computer

 Is your computer running slower than normal? Are you concerned someone may be able to access your computer and steal your private information and use it against you? If so, these are feelings I have shared with you in the past. 

Some time back, my 3-year-old computer was running so slow that I had to buy a new computer. Or at least I thought I needed a new computer. Then within a matter of weeks of surfing on the Internet, my new computer was also running so slowly. In addition, some programs did not run well on my computer, and I did not recognize some of the programs that were running on my computer. That scared me most. Were these programmes that were tracking my keystrokes on my computer or just programs I did not remember installing? I knew I had to find a quick answer and solution. The truth is, we can all put up with a slow computer, but very few of us would want others to have access to the information on our computers, but that is exactly what can happen when spyware or malware is loaded on our computers without our knowledge.

According to Spyware Nuker's web site: "Spyware applications are programs and files that hide on your PC's hard drive without your direct knowledge. They allow hackers and advertising companies to track your every move, both online, even when you work off line.". They can monitor the Web pages you access, items that you purchase online, emails sent or received, your Instant Message log and worst of all, they could capture your credit card number, personal identification numbers and passwords. If you happen to connect using dial up internet then spyware is useful in racking a call 900 numbers that dial to your phone line for billing purposes. This is just a short list of the harm that spyware can cause."  The web site also provides statistics that show spyware is a huge problem effecting many people. "27.3 million Americans have been victims of identity theft in the last five years, including 9.91 million people or 4.6% of the population in the last year alone."

Moreover, it is easy for your computer to be infected by spyware because "The majority of all downloadable games, music, screensavers, etc., can infect your computer with SpyWare or AdWare. Most people do not know that after simply clicking on a random "pop up" ad, their computers may have been infected with SpyWare or AdWare.

No matter how we get spyware, here are 10 very real reasons you don’t want spyware on your computer. 

1. Your computer may start running slower 

2. Some programs on your computer will not run correctly 

3. You may not recognize programs that are now on your computer because they may have been installed there by a spyware related web site or program you loaded on your computer.

In addition, you might be worried that: 

4. Someone might be able to read your e-mails 

5. Someone might be able to access your e-mail list

6. Someone might be able to see you track the keystrokes you type 

7. Someone might be able to access your credit card information on your pc

8. Someone might be able to access your passwords list on your computer

9. Someone may be able to steal your social security number

10. Someone may be able to track all the web sites you visit

As I mentioned above, most of these programs get on your computer with out you even knowing, but another frustrating part is I recognized a few of these programs because I remember installing AND uninstalling them!

So now I know that even when we install some of those handy little utilities to help track passwords online or programs that help with email or the weather, etc., once we uninstall them, it may not delete them off our computers entirely. It is still living in our coIs your computer been running slower than normal? Are you afraid that someone will break into your computer and take all your private information and use it against you? If so, these are feelings I have shared with you in the past. Some time ago, my 3-year-old computer was running so slow that I had to buy a new computer. Or at least I thought I needed a new computer.

A good way to locate and remove spyware is by running a spyware detector and remover. Most spyware detection and removal software available today offers a free scan to verify whether you do or do not have spyware on your computer. Is your computer running slower than what you're used to? Are you concerned that someone may be able to access your computer and gain access to your private information and use it against you? If so, you know these are feelings that I have shared with you in the past.   Some time ago, my 3-year old computer was running so slow, I had to buy another computer. Or at least I thought I needed a new computer.

A good way to scan for and remove spyware would be to run a spyware detector and remover. Most spyware detection and removal software today offers you a free scan to either verify that you do, or do not have any spyware on your computer.