The answer to computer sluggishness is often a relatively easy fix and can bring a system back to life. The most common factor in computer slowdown is known as Spyware.
Spyware might not always display symptoms
after it infects your computer, but many
types of malicious software or unwanted
programs can affect how your computer runs.
Spyware can, for example, monitor your
online behaviour or collect information
about you (including personally identifiable
and other sensitive information), change
settings on your computer, or cause your
computer to run slowly.
You probably have spyware on your computer
if:
You notice new toolbars, links, or
favourites that you did not
intentionally add to your web browser.
Your default home page, mouse pointer,
or search program changes.
You type the address for a specific
website (for example, a search engine),
but are taken to another website without
notice.
You see pop-up ads, even if you're not
on the Internet.
Your computer suddenly begins to run
slowly, you cannot access the Internet
or the whole system crashes.
How do I remove spyware and unwanted
software?
The best way to remove spyware is
to have the computer forensically and
professionally uncontaminated. Once
cleansed, an up-to-date antispyware software
program will be installed that can monitor
software that is trying to install itself on
the computer.
Where do I get my computer cleaned of
spyware?
Your local computer store at the
Bellbowrie Shopping Plaza has trained
spyware experts who will advise and perform
all computer repairs at our workshop or at
your home. We can even pick up and deliver
with down-to-earth, non-technical, friendly
service.
