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    calihuni69 Posts: 5, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 19, 2007, 12:02 PM
    AVG 7.5 internet security
    I have AVG and it says under spyware that I have 26 potentially unwanted programs, but it doesn't give me the option to heal the problems. I don't know whether to delete or leave them and also I don't know if its hurting my computer. But under status it says infected... someone HELP!!
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    Apr 19, 2007, 12:05 PM
    AVG doesn't check for spyware normally. Are you talking about the free version?
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    Apr 19, 2007, 12:37 PM
    Yes it does now Karma -- Calihuni -- I am running it now and will get back to you once the run is completed -- Savage
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    Apr 19, 2007, 12:38 PM
    I'll check too. Oopsie on my part.
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    Apr 19, 2007, 02:36 PM
    Well, if you'd like, you may post what the 'infections' are so I can tell you what's harmful, what are cookies, and MRU's.

    If you want to, you can view the infection details and delete the files listed if you want to get rid of them?

    Best of luck,
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    Apr 19, 2007, 03:33 PM
    OK after the scan on the window showing what spyware /ad ware /etc you have -- next to set all elements to -- just pick quarantine. That way they will be backed up in case one of your programs requires one of those items. -- Savage
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    Apr 21, 2007, 05:37 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by NeedKarma
    AVG doesn't check for spyware normally. Are you talking about the free version?
    Yes it's the free version
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    Apr 21, 2007, 05:39 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ANETGames
    Well, if youd like, you may post what the 'infections' are so I can tell you what's harmful, what are cookies, and MRU's.

    If you want to, you can view the infection details and delete the files listed if you want to get rid of them?

    Best of luck,
    You its cookietracker or something similar to that. If I delete them what happens? Will it affect anything on my computer?
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    Apr 22, 2007, 07:52 AM
    Cookies are small files commonly created by websites, or advertisements.
    Deleting a cookie will not harm your computer, but some cookies such as the askmehelpdesk[1].txt cookie is a file that helps this website auto-login their users.

    If you're unsure, just delete the cookie, the most you will have to do is re-login.
    Then you know not to delete that one next time.

    Good Luck,
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