How to Troubleshoot Windows Startup Spyware
- 1). Click on the Start button and select "Run..."
- 2). Type "msconfig" in the "Run" box. Press the "Enter" key. This will launch the "System Configuration Utility."
- 3). Click on the "Startup" tab. You should see a list of programs that launch automatically when you start your computers. Scroll down the list to find any program that looks suspicious or unknown to you. Clear the check mark beside those programs. Click on "OK."
- 4). Select an anti-spyware program. Some of the widely used ones are "Ad-Aware SE," "Malwarebytes" and "Spybot Search & Destroy." All of them offer free downloads (see "Resources" for links). Make a selection and download/install the program based on your preference.
- 5). Run a complete scan of your computer. Wait till your anti-spyware program detects spyware in your computer. Follow the prompts to remove it permanently from your computer. Repeat this step at lest 2 to 3 times a week to keep your computer secured.
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