Question: Will McAfee eliminate spyware already on my computer? I think I have spyware already, I get these stupid pop-ups about casinos, sex partner finders, even one that tries to download some bogus virus software, etc... I tried some free spybot download, I use it after each time I'm online. But when I get back on line I still get the popups. I am wondering if I get McAfee, will it get rid of all this, and iwhich McAfee product to get?

Answer: Do not run out and buy McAfee yet.\n\nGo to this windows site and follow the procedure using the programs the list. This is your best bet for removing this. This same procedure can be used with any Anti-Virus or Anti-spy program. Be sure to use the registry repair programs she lists after the removal.\n\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/windows/IE/community/columns/bugbusting.mspx\n\nHere is a package that protects me and my neighbor. I haven't been infected in 5 months, and since I put it on his computer, he hasn't been infected in 3 months. He likes to download porn and it still protects him. Best of all everything is Free and work as good and better than pay packages.\n\nDownload the latest Java Update 7. Then remove any older versions from your computer.\n\nhttp://www.java.com/en/download/windows_...\n\nGo here and download the following programs: All will be in the first 3 red boxes.\n\nhttp://www.filehippo.com/\n\nFirewall. - If you have XP with SP2 then use the existing Windows firewall. It is excellent. If not then download Zone Alarm free version.\n\nAnti-Virus program - If you have one then use it or replace it with one of these: AVG 7.1 or AVAST\n\nAnti-Spy programs: Use more than one. None can catch all the garbage out there: Windows Defender Beta 2, Spybot Search and Destroy, AdAware SE Personal.\n\nThis program will work with the AV and AS programs and add an additional layer of protection and it really works great. \n\nhttp://www.novatix.com/home.aspx...\n\nThis program will alert you to bad sites:\n\nhttp://www.siteadvisor.com/\n\nThese are my recommendation based on what protects me and my neighbor
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