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Spyware! Adware! Online Virus Scanner!

Spyware is software that is installed on your computer without your knowledge. It can:

Spyware can sometimes be installed merely by visiting a Web page!

If you have surfed the Internet, there is good chance there is Spyware on your computer!

The tools and links on this page can help you get a handle on Spyware and remove the worst of it from your computer.

Online Virus Scanner
	HouseCall - Free online virus scanner First, PLEASE CHECK YOUR COMPUTER IMMEDIATELY. Use this Web-based virus scanner by Trend-Micro to check your computer quickly.
Prevention
	Spyware Blaster You MUST install this! Prevents Spyware from being installed on your computer.
Removal Tools
	Ad-Aware Software to remove Spyware from your computer. Best to use if you're not computer savvy.
	Spybot Similar to Ad-Aware, with more advanced options. Requires a bit more technical skill.
	BHO Demon Deactivates Browser Help Object (BHOs), which are placed there by Spyware.
	HijackThis! Allows for diagnosis and repair of all Spyware, including those not detected otherwise.
	CW Shredder - CoolWebSearch Browser Hijacker Removal Tool If your home page keeps changing, try this.
	About:Buster - About:Blank (CoolWebSearch variant) Removal Tool A version of CoolWebSearch that was very difficult to remove until recently.
Information
Spywareinfo.com General information about Spyware and prevention. Click here to read an article about Spyware.