Mike's Window : Spyware

Windows Optimizers..

Mike Hall — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:43:02 GMT

Q. What kind of stuff is most likely to slow down a computer? A. Malware Do you think that my answer was too short? OK, let’s blame something else. How about we pick on Windows processes When we install Windows, more than a few processes are set in motion...(read more)

Some good news..

Mike Hall — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:19:32 GMT

If you haven’t come across CyberSecurity 2009 yet, I can tell you that it looks almost like the Windows Security Center. The two real difference are the name and the fact that you can’t shut it down. It infects Internet Explorer by blocking any website...(read more)

Internet Security..

Mike Hall — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 18:11:31 GMT

We all need it, but how many really want it? The good ole days of Windows 98, iIf a computer user wanted to transfer a file via MSN, Yahoo, AOL Buddy or ICQ to another user and it wouldn’t transfer, what was the the first thing that both users would do...(read more)

Et Tu, AVG?

Mike Hall — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:09:22 GMT

Version 8.0 Is NOT compatible with SpywareBlaster or Spybot 'immunize' features. The AVG people are well aware of this and sent this e-mail to a user in response to problems encountered, suggesting the following actions.. Dear Sir/Madam, According...(read more)

Virus/Trojan or Hardware? A Few Tips...

Mike Hall — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:30:00 GMT

Your computer is acting up, and it's not always easy to tell. Some of the symptoms of a virus and/or Trojan are similar to what is seen as a hard drive sings its swan song. Question #1.. Was it always that way? Most computers when first supplied work...(read more)

Keeping parasites at bay..

Mike Hall — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 13:52:32 GMT

I would like to bring your attention to this subject. Users of SpyBot S&D and SpywareBlaster will know that both applications essentially immunize a system against incursion by parasites, assuming that the parasites are known to either application...(read more)

Spyware Removal..

Mike Hall — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 13:14:00 GMT

Spyware has become a major player in compromising computers, and the situation is not going to get better any time soon. It can introduce viruses, trojans and worms, and attempt to send out information about you. It is the unwelcome guest and needs to...(read more)