How to remove Viruses for Free

By hqi777

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Doesn't everyone hate viruses? They can cause so much trouble when you use a computer. When reading this article, you will learn how to remove viruses and tracking cookies for free!

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • A PC
  • Internet Connection
  • Around 5000 KB of memory space
  • 10-25 minutes of your time.

Step1
On the internet, go to http://www.lavasoftusa.com/. On the right, click the green "Download Ad-Ware for Free" button.
Step2
Once you download it open up the setup to install your program. Follow the steps on the set-up wizard.
Step3
Once your software is installed, click "Scan" and check of the "Full System Scan." Your PC will be scanned for unwanted viruses. This may take 30-60 minutes.
Step4
If you have unwanted critical objects, click the critical objects and check it off so they'll be removed. The unwanted viruses will be removed.

Tips & Warnings

  • Scanning may take a while depending on how large your PC is.
  • If you feel comfortable with computers, you can check off which parts of your PC you want to scan.
  • This software is great and will not spam you or give you viruses.
  • Don't forget to check off the objects you want to remove or, why did you scan your PC for 30 minutes?
  • Extra programs you run during the scanning process may go slow because the software is scanning everything.

Photo/Video Credit

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Mike429 said

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on 6/3/2008 I am not seeing where Ad Aware Free version has any Virus removal tools, it has Spyware, Adware, Trojans & Hijackers, Fraud, & Rogue Applications, Password Stealers & Keylogger tools. Only the paid version of Ad-Aware comes with a new antivirus engine. I have used this program before but now I would recommend AVG 8.0 Free with Anti Virus and Sypware Protections all rolled into one. Also Super Anti Spyware as a second tool - http://www.superantispyware.com

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