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Thinking ahead so you don’t have to...
Thinking ahead so you don’t have to...
Dr. Data Health recommends all clients to purchase a licensed copy of an antivirus (virus) and antispyware (spam) protection product. All computers need both not just one. There are many manufactures that will supply both virus & spam bundle packaged together at a reasonable cost for $39 - $59 with a year of protection. These apps require annual renewal for the same amount for continued protection which renewal is highly advised!
Many of the services provided by Dr. Data Health require the clients to purchase a protective product otherwise they void their warranty and terms & agreements policy found at: http://drdatahealth.com/policy
Recommend antivirus (viruses) and antispyware (spam) products:
1.Spyware Doctor
2.SpySweeper (..what I use currently)
3.ZoneAlarm Pro
4.AVG
I do not advise although more popular by name ONLY and not for quality of protection:
1.Norton products
2.McAfee products
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Why do I need an AntiSpyware (Spam fighter)?
Spyware has become an increasingly difficult problem to deal with. Not only is spyware more wide-spread than ever, the ability to remove spyware on your own is nearly impossible. A PC virus is not SPAM and although a PC virus is very possible it is less likely today you will get a virus before your get spam do to the popularity of internet surfing. However, you still need a virus & spam protecting application.
How Do I Know if I Have Spyware?
If you suddenly start seeing your computer doing strange things like getting lots of pop-ups, or search results from strange places, you probably have spyware. Most spyware isn't meant to steal your identity, it's only meant to gather your surfing habits and push you to buy their products. But still, hijacked search pages, pop-ups, and other advertisements are annoying and unfair. Given enough time it will take over your PC. Also, getting rid of spam is almost impossible in most cases.
How Does Spyware Get Onto My Computer?
Spyware typically finds its way onto your computer when you download other programs, mainly freeware (free software, often for trial purposes). This is called bundling - basically the spyware producers pay the freeware producers to include the spyware in their products. This helps finance the freeware that you download so that you don't have to pay for it.
When you download your freeware, the spyware application that you're also downloading may be mentioned in the licensing agreement. The spyware company is counting on you to click "Ok" without really reading the agreement, but if you do, the spyware installation will be mentioned in very hard to understand jargon so you may not realize that spyware is being added. Sometimes the spyware is not even mentioned in the agreement, in which case even if you read it, you will not be aware of the spyware.
Spyware can also be installed on your computer just by visiting certain sites. You may be prompted to download a certain application to see the site properly, to view a greeting card, to watch a video or hear a song on the site, etc. But really the application could have nothing to do with what the site says its purpose is - it could be spyware instead.
Another trick spyware makers use to get you to download their spyware is through ActiveX controls (simple programs that run in your internet browser). When these start to load, your browser will ask if you want to install. If you hit "No" this is only good for the page you are on. Every time you load a new page, your browser will ask you again. Lots of people give up and just click "Yes" after this happens a few times. Little do they know, they are agreeing to spyware.
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Many of the services provided by Dr. Data Health require the clients to purchase a protective product otherwise they void their warranty and terms & agreements policy found at: http://drdatahealth.com/policy
Recommend antivirus (viruses) and antispyware (spam) products:
1.Spyware Doctor
2.SpySweeper (..what I use currently)
3.ZoneAlarm Pro
4.AVG
I do not advise although more popular by name ONLY and not for quality of protection:
1.Norton products
2.McAfee products
____________________________________________
Why do I need an AntiSpyware (Spam fighter)?
Spyware has become an increasingly difficult problem to deal with. Not only is spyware more wide-spread than ever, the ability to remove spyware on your own is nearly impossible. A PC virus is not SPAM and although a PC virus is very possible it is less likely today you will get a virus before your get spam do to the popularity of internet surfing. However, you still need a virus & spam protecting application.
How Do I Know if I Have Spyware?
If you suddenly start seeing your computer doing strange things like getting lots of pop-ups, or search results from strange places, you probably have spyware. Most spyware isn't meant to steal your identity, it's only meant to gather your surfing habits and push you to buy their products. But still, hijacked search pages, pop-ups, and other advertisements are annoying and unfair. Given enough time it will take over your PC. Also, getting rid of spam is almost impossible in most cases.
How Does Spyware Get Onto My Computer?
Spyware typically finds its way onto your computer when you download other programs, mainly freeware (free software, often for trial purposes). This is called bundling - basically the spyware producers pay the freeware producers to include the spyware in their products. This helps finance the freeware that you download so that you don't have to pay for it.
When you download your freeware, the spyware application that you're also downloading may be mentioned in the licensing agreement. The spyware company is counting on you to click "Ok" without really reading the agreement, but if you do, the spyware installation will be mentioned in very hard to understand jargon so you may not realize that spyware is being added. Sometimes the spyware is not even mentioned in the agreement, in which case even if you read it, you will not be aware of the spyware.
Spyware can also be installed on your computer just by visiting certain sites. You may be prompted to download a certain application to see the site properly, to view a greeting card, to watch a video or hear a song on the site, etc. But really the application could have nothing to do with what the site says its purpose is - it could be spyware instead.
Another trick spyware makers use to get you to download their spyware is through ActiveX controls (simple programs that run in your internet browser). When these start to load, your browser will ask if you want to install. If you hit "No" this is only good for the page you are on. Every time you load a new page, your browser will ask you again. Lots of people give up and just click "Yes" after this happens a few times. Little do they know, they are agreeing to spyware.
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