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How to Keep Your Computer Spyware Free

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By Andrew Torkelson
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Follow this guide to keeping your computer spyware free and running smoothly.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
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  1. Step 1

    There are many free spyware deleting programs that are available for download. Simply try a Google search if you don't have any particular preference for which one. Make sure that you never pay for a spyware protection program. These pay programs are scams and work no better or possibly even worse than free ones.

  2. Step 2

    Keep your definitions updated each time you use the program and try scanning at least once a week. Depending on the sites you visit, spyware isn't all that common. Pornography websites have a much higher incidence of spyware and viruses, so be careful if you choose to visit these particular sites.

  3. Step 3

    It is also a good idea to regularly delete any saved web pages and cookies from your harddisk. Click the tools tab and select internet options. There should be a section called browsing history. Delete your browsing history and make sure that you delete all offline content. This deletes any cookies or saved pages that slow down your internet.

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