Re: Spyware software

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"Julia" wrote

> Thank you.

You're welcome.

> Please can you let me know how to switch to safe-mode?

Hit F8 as your computer boots, after the beep, and then choose Safe Mode
from the list. When you are done, just reboot normally and it will take back
to Normal Mode.

> Do I install Adware and Spybot under my 'normal' login?

If you have an administrator account, yes.
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> "Alias" <aka@[notme]maskedandanonymous.org> wrote in message
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>> "Julia" wrote
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>>>I have been recommended Adware, Spybot and Spywareblaster. I am running
>>>an XP system.
>>>
>>> Please can you confirm that these are the most appropriate to run at
>>> regular intervals on my system.
>>>
>>> Kind regards.
>>
>> Spywareblaster cannot be "run". It just protects you while you are
>> surfing. You should also get Spywareguard from the same place you got the
>> blaster. Run AdAware and Spybot in Safe Mode.
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