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I RESTORE INFECTED PCs to good health and install protection. The job may take
7 to 12 hours depending on how infected the PC is. (Windows 98, Windows ME and
Windows XP)
Zonny Jerrems
704.875.9963
SIGNS OF PC MALWARE:
If your computer behaves strangely or displays any of the symptoms listed below,
you may have spyware or other unwanted software (such as a virus) installed on
your computer.
COMPUTER SEEMS SLUGGISH. Spyware and other unwanted software use PC resources.
These programs track your activities and deliver advertisements slowing down
your computer.
POP-UP ADVERTISEMENTS. Some unwanted software will bombard you with pop-up ads
that aren't related to a particular Web site you're visiting. These ads are
often for adult or other Web sites you may find objectionable.
SETTINGS HAVE CHANGED and you can't change them back to the way they were.
Some unwanted software has the ability to change your home page or search page
settings.
WEB BROWSER CONTAINS ADDITIONAL components that you don't remember
downloading. Spyware and other unwanted software can add toolbars to your Web
browser that you don't want.
STEPS TO PROTECT AFTER CLEANING
Windows XP:
Install Microsofts Win-XP Service Pack 2, which includes the latest security
features.
Download and install Windows critical security features.
Update antivirus software.
Install popup blocker.
Perform maintenance: Disk clean, defrag, registry cleanup.
Windows 98, ME:
Install firewall to keep out intruders.
Download and install Windows critical security features.
Update antivirus software.
Install popup blocker.
Perform maintenance: Disk clean, defrag, registry cleanup.