What Is Adware

Released on: March 9, 2008, 11:49 am

Press Release Author: For more Free Resources www.100computertips.com

Industry: Computers

Press Release Summary: Do not download free files from the internet, period. When
downloading any software read the end-user license agreement. Some of these
agreements will state that when you download their software you are also agreeing to
accept a downloaded spyware that may be placed on your computer at the same time.


Press Release Body: Adware is one of many \"malwares\" or malicious software programs
that are unknowingly installed on your computer when you visit online sites and
download freebies. When you use share files or visit sites with free downloads of
wallpaper, videos, or music, some of these sites will PC Maintenance and Improving
Performancesend along adware software with your download.

These malwares are a rapidly growing threat to all computer systems. It is estimated
that in the first three months of 2005 over 80% of computer users had some type of
malware software program running on their computer, without their knowledge.

Although it is much less a threat to your computer and information than spyware is,
what adware will do is cause pop up banners and advertisements to appear on your
computer. These advertisements are displayed on your computer no matter what program
you might be using. What the people who place this type of nuisance software on your
computer say is that adware advertising helps them to recover costs and allows them
to offer you those freebies you want.

What you want to do to stop adware from appearing on your computer is to first run
an anti-adware program. Run this program on demand regularly. Along with an
anti-adware software program run your regular computer virus scan on demand also.
Check the security level on your computer. You security level setting should be at
least medium to help protect you from unwanted downloads.

Do not download free files from the internet, period. When downloading any software
read the end-user license agreement. Some of these agreements will state that when
you download their software you are also agreeing to accept a downloaded spyware
that may be placed on your computer at the same time.


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