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    kat555lady Posts: 88, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 1, 2008, 01:45 AM
    Does adware really slow down your computer?
    If you use a program such as adaware to remove adware will this effect websites you visit or programs you have on your computer?
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    biggsie Posts: 1,267, Reputation: 125
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    Mar 1, 2008, 03:03 AM
    If your IE keeps on taking you to Websites you did not intended to go, then it is probably Spyware Addons, or Trojans that keeps re-routing your browser destination. Beware when downloads starts without your consent!!
    They need to contact the mothership...


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    mr500 Posts: 181, Reputation: 8
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    Mar 1, 2008, 08:26 PM
    I have owned and used AdAware from lava soft for a few years. I have had no problems with it. Only thing is some of the fishing sites etc. will lock up adaware. I have had to use spot bot search destroy instead. Seems they find weakness in adaware.

    That's Why you have to keep it updated and quarantine file regularly.

    When a new product comes along to help us so does the bad stuff to fight it. Guess a vicious circle.
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    kat555lady Posts: 88, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 8, 2008, 01:56 AM
    Do you have this information for windows vista?
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    Jul 23, 2010, 03:19 PM
    It might slow down your computer, anyway all types of intruders to harm to your PC, so you need to have a strong protection against them. I recommend you all to use Kaspersky to prevent catching intruders and also to remove them successfully. http://www.trustdownload.com/Antivirus-and-Spyware-Cleaners/Antivirus/Kaspersky-Internet-Security-7.0.html
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    Jul 23, 2010, 03:19 PM
    It might slow down your computer, anyway all types of intruders to harm to your PC, so you need to have a strong protection against them. I recommend you all to use Kaspersky to prevent catching intruders and also to remove them successfully. http://www.trustdownload.com/Antivirus-and-Spyware-Cleaners/Antivirus/Kaspersky-Internet-Security-7.0.html
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    jimhathaway Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 9, 2010, 12:19 AM

    Actually adwares make you install spywares accidentally & these spywares make your PC slow,so I suggest you to use some Antispyware,
    I too use an Antispyware named "Advanced System Protector".It not only blocks the spyware before it
    Can enter your system,will also clean the infections if any and it gives routine updates of the
    Latest definitions and is very easy to use.
    The On Execution Scanner & Alert Shields make it more efficient in the case of internet access.
    Free version of ASP is also available which provides free scan and free clean.
    For me it is the best antispyware.
    So you can also giv it a try,

    Download Advanced System Protector for free to improve system security
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    happy.face Posts: 36, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 17, 2010, 09:33 AM

    The best thing to do, it's just not keep the program running on the tray. And run the adware only when you need it.
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    Aug 17, 2010, 03:09 PM

    Has anyone noticed this thread is two years old? Everyone keeps dragging it back up.
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