What Is Spyware CometCursor?
Spyware CometCursor is a program offering options that change your mouse cursor into any of a whimsical range of animation and icons. CometCursor contains a database of many graphics to choose from: animals, sports and more. The program also contains "smart cursors" that provide web definitions, encyclopedia references and more. Although the cursors can be fun to look at, the program has been known to cause damage to a user's computer. If the program has caused web browser issues, it is best to uninstall it.
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Function
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Once Spyware CometCursor is downloaded to a user's PC, it will change the look of the mouse cursor. The mouse cursor can be customized to change shape or change into an image. The program also has the ability to change a user's mouse cursor into the shape of a cartoon character.
Significance
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CometCursor assigns each computer a unique ID number when it is installed. This number communicates with the program when a user visits a web page that is compatible with the CometCursor program. Some web pages have been known to install CometCursor without the knowledge of the user.
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History
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The CometCursor program was first available in the 1990s but has been discontinued and is no longer distributed. Many companies advise users who may experience issues with CometCursor to uninstall it, since there is no longer support available for the product.
Prevention/Solution
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Since CometCursor has often been installed without the knowledge of the user, it is best to install an anti-spyware program to prevent unauthorized software to install to your PC. In addition, when downloading programs online to install, do not accept license agreements that intend to install any third-party software programs, such as CometCursor, to your PC.
Warning
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CometCursor has been known to collect information from the user of the software for solicitation purposes. Practice caution when using this software, since personal information can be shared. If the program has been accidentally downloaded, it can easily be uninstalled from your PC (at the Control Panel --> "Add/Remove Programs").
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