I think I have some kind of spyware on my computer... What do I do?

Question

I say this because something very odd is happening.

I have not been fiddling with settings, but let me give you an example.

When I click on something, just once, it has a tendency to act as if

I have double clicked it! Windows also have a tendency to open on their own.. What do I do?

Answer 1

Invest in Norton Protection Center from Symantec's Official website. It comes with a spyware filter, inbound firewall and many useful features such as anti-phishing software. I've been using Norton for over two years and never had any issues with virus/spyware/adware.

Yes, it does slow down your PC considerably. Try to invest in at least 1.0 GB RAM to offset that problem.

Answer 2

Download Windows Defender from Microsoft.  Its Microsoft so you know it solid and you can trust it.  Then update it and run it.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/product...

Answer 3

Try downloading Avast! Antivirus and stuff and Antispyware from the internet, just google search them and download them.

Try this site:

http://spywareremover.com/index.php?hop=...

if u have Vista

http://www.cyber-defender.com/EDC/landin...

if u have windows xp then that one

pretty long eh?

http://www.pctools.com/spyware-doctor/?r...

that one for Vista, XP and 2000

Answer 4

Scan with anti-spyware. No single anti-spyware application is perfect so I recommend using at least 2 different programs. Spybot Search & Destroy is one of the best. I also recommend SUPERAntiSpyware. Other free anti-spyware programs would be Adaware, AVG Anti-spyware (formally Ewido), A-squared, Spyware Terminator and SpywareBlaster.

I strongly recommend using FireFox, it's a far better and safer alternative to Internet Explorer. If you add-on McAfee SiteAdvisor, it will warn you of potentially harmful sites. I also recommend CCleaner which is a free system optimization and privacy tool.

Answer 5

eventually when you get more of these pesky spyware and trojans, just give up and reinstall your OS.