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If your computer has slowed down quite a bit, crashes a lot more than it used to, and seems to put out a constant stream of pop-ups and ads, chances are good that your computer is infected with “adware.” Adware is a term for files and programs that get put on your computer without your knowledge or consent, in order to display ads to you. This article will show you everything you need to know to successfully install and use Ad-Aware.

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Finding and removing adware and spyware infections requires special programs. Only recently have traditional antivirus vendors begun to offer their own products to deal with these other types of malware.

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