Signs of Spyware on Your Computer

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I know that there are many of us who don't always know how to tell if we have managed to pick up spyware while surfing the internet. I stumbled across an article that is very informative on the subject that I wish I had known about a couple of years ago. The article tells you the signs to watch out for that most likely mean you have picked up spyware.One of the most difficult aspects of controlling spyware is that sometimes it’s hard to spot. Some spyware distributors have become so adept at disguising their programs that you can be infected and never know it. But more often than not there is at least one symptom of a spyware infection. Some of the indicators that you may experience if you’ve been infected with spyware include: * Endless pop-up windows that open one right after another as you close them. * You type one Web address into your browser’s address bar but are redirected to another. * New, unexpected toolbars appear in your web browser. * New, unexpected icons appear in the task tray at the bottom of your screen. * Your browser's home page is suddenly changed and each time you try to change it back the effort fails. * Random Windows error messages begin to appear without explanation. * The operations of your computer slow dramatically when you’re opening programs or processing tasks such as saving files. The only way to know for sure if your computer has been infected with spyware, however, is to scan your hard drive using an anti-spyware application.