Posts Tagged "spyware"

By admin on Dec 12, 2009 in Speedy Computer | 0 comments

There are so many instances when our personal computers suddenly function at a snail pace. This may be caused by so many files stored in your computers or you are lacking maintenance of your PC. There are always so many ways to speed up your slow computer and I will only be discussing a few important ones. A computer user should always check his or her PC for infections that may have cause the sudden decline in the functioning of ones computer. Viruses and spyware are the usual types of these infections. These viruses go into the system of your PCs and affect its overall performance. Usually these infectious softwares come with games and other computer applications and when they are already in the computer system, they quickly spread to its different vital parts. These do not only slow down a computer but it may also cause errors in the system and may eventually lead to the destruction of ones computer system. So for one to avoid this problem, he or she must always scan his or her PC for possible viruses or infections that has crept into the computer software. Using an antivirus program can also be very helpful in eliminating harmful viruses in your computer. A slow computer may also take its roots from a full registry. Sometimes when you are working on your PC much information still gets left behind even if you have already erased them. This can cause a truly slow computer response. So in order for you to prevent this problem, you should always clean your registry to avoid the stacking up of unneeded information and files. A registry cleaner tool can be very helpful in doing this job for you. Another cause of the decline of computer function is jumbled hard disk. The hard disk is a very vital part of your PC because it stores all your information and data. So when this disk gets loaded of information and programs, your computer may slow down in functioning. So for one to maintain a healthy hard disk, he or she must not install programs which are not important. A disk cleanup must also be done to be sure that all irrelevant information...

By admin on Oct 13, 2009 in spyware | 0 comments

When you browse the internet, spyware programs lurk and you never know when they will invade your system. They will usually silently creep into your system and without you knowing it, they have started to wreak havoc, destroying some applications and intruding into your privacy. They will also bombard you with unwanted pop-ups or redirect you to websites that you don’t want to go to. Worst, spyware may even steal your personal identity and use it maliciously. Computer experts disclose that 90% of computers are infected by spyware programs with the users not knowing that their computers are infected. This happens because one needs a separate uitlity to be able to detect spyware infections. Spyware are hardly detected by anti-virus programs. Here are some of the things that will tell you that your computer has spyware: You see frequent pop-up windows containing advertisements whether you’re online or working offline; Your computer slows down; the performance has been dramatically reduced; Frequent website redirects especially to websites that are considered as affiliates or with marketing content; Frequent unauthorized changes in your home page and searches; Unauthorized and unwanted toolbars like Mirar toolbar that are added to your browser. Don’t fret. You can do something about these spyware and prevent them from attacking your computer. Here are useful tips to prevent and delete spyware from your computer: You need a reliable anti-spyware program that will be able to scan your computer and detect and remove the spyware from your computer. There are many programs to choose from when your browse the internet. It is essential that you choose a reliable program. As much as possible avoid the freeware anti-spyware as they have limited capabilities and some are even used as a disguise by spyware. The moment you download these spyware in disguise, they will bring more harm than good. After you have downloaded the anti-spyware software, you need to run a full system scan of your computer to detect spyware that may have entered your system already. Once detected, these spyware will be removed from your system. For maintenance and prevention, you need to enable the real time protection and run a full system scan from time to time. For more effective...

By admin on Oct 1, 2009 in Fix DLL Errors | 0 comments

It is important for all computer users to have a basic understanding of how computers work, which will help in solving computer errors when they occur.  Most computer errors are related to software issues, and can be easily resolved if you know the basics of computer errors. This article is dedicated to helping computer users understand how to solve one of the most common software errors, known as DLL errors. Dynamic Link Library or DLL files are used on a Windows system to perform certain specific tasks. These files can be shared among multiple applications and need to be loaded in the system registry only when needed. Although DLL files are quite useful, DLL errors may cause a lot of problems on your computer and prevent you from getting any work done on the system. Here are some basics that you can use to not only fix DLL errors, but also prevent them. The first task that you must perform as soon as a DLL error appears is to restart your PC. Quite often, the errors are generated due to a temporary conflict, which is resolved when the system is restarted. Next, you must be careful while deleting files and folders from your PC. If you are not careful, you might delete an essential DLL file and the next time you try to use the application to which this DLL file belongs, a DLL error, such as the missing icfgnt.dll file, may be displayed. In case you delete a required DLL file, check for it in the Recycle Bin. If you find it there, restore it to resolve your error. You may also try to search for the DLL file in a legitimate online DLL directory or on another PC with a configuration similar to your system. It is essential that you stay vigilant while installing and uninstalling programs. Overwriting or deleting essential DLL files during these processes may also result in DLL errors, such as the missing px.dll error. In case DLL errors start appearing soon after you perform any of these two tasks, reverse your action to see if the error goes away. You may also try to perform a system restore to revert your system settings...