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Spyware Removal is Tough Business

Whether it’s Conflickr or a new fake anti-virus program, it seems like spyware and viruses are inescapable for any computer attached to the Net. It’s estimated that the amount spent annually on security software in the US has risen to over $800 million in recent years, but PCs are still getting infected daily. Why aren’t we virus free yet?

The answer lies in the character of malicious programming or greedy programmers. Computer viruses don’t spring up out of nowhere, they’re designed by programmers who either have nothing better to do and think it is going to be fascinating, or professionals who make money by abusing your personal computer. Whenever anti-virus vendors are informed of a new virus, they create a new definition for their anti-virus software to help isolate and remove that virus if it is downloaded onto your PC. Once the new definition is widespread enough that a significant percentage of PCs are safe against that virus, a new one is created by the malicious programmers and the cycle begins again. Almost 2000 new viruses were identified each day in 2007, and the difficulty isn’t going away any time soon. This is the reason why you need to allow your anti-virus software to download new virus definitions so often.

Frustrated hackers bored with the rapid turnover of “regular” viruses have graduated to attacking your personal computer’s defences directly: your anti-virus software. Many new viruses include programming that either hides itself specifically from several popular anti-virus programs, stops them from downloading new virus definitions, or shuts them down entirely. Even when these new viruses are identified quickly, many PCs will already be infected and the software on the machines will be unable to remove the virus. In circumstances where one virus shuts down the anti-virus software totally, other viruses will often infect the machine and can render it inoperable in a matter of hours if not minutes. Still other nasty viruses employ tricks to avoid removal methodologies, and will re-infect a machine after an anti-virus program or a user tries to remove them.

The war against computer viruses is nonstop, but you can do something to help defend your system. Installing a good anti-virus program and permitting it to update often is just the first step, but be wary of fake anti-virus programs you may find online (many of these are viruses themselves). The fake anti-virus programs normally go by the names : Antivirus 2010 Pro, Windows Pro Police, System Guard 2009, Personal Antivirus, Antispyware XP 2009, and lots more. You can see a pattern in how they name themselves. Never download anything from an individual or website you do not trust, never open a suspicious email (you do not always have to open the attachments to become infected), and don’t go to websites with a poor reputation. If you take these steps and your PC still gets infected, have a trained professional remove the virus for you rather than trying to remove it yourself. Modern viruses can be awfully difficult to isolate and remove, and it’s very easy to damage your system accidentally while making an attempt to remove one.

If you have a Slow Computer and think you are infected, call Geek Choice today. Our techs have the tools required for proper virus removal and have access to fast breaking reports about new types of viruses and their removal. Geek Choice is a national on-site computer service and repair company. If your computer has any of the following issues, we will be able to help : Slow computer, Virus or Spyware, Computer startup problems, Printer not printing, Not connecting to the Internet, Scanner not working, or the “blue screen of death”. We also offer other technical support services, including: New pc setup, Data Backup or Recovery, Wireless network setup, Business Network Firewall setup, Upgrading memory, cpu, hard drives, video cards, and more. You can pick up the telephone at any time and call us at 1-800-GEEK HELP (433-5435).
About the Author

Gregg Housh works at a nationwide Computer Repair company. At Geek Choice we solve computer problems such as: Slow computer, Virus Removal, Spyware Removal, Computer Virus Repair, and much more.

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