How to prevent spyware from hi-jacking your PC

Recent Any Answers postings suggest that AccountingWEB members are being pestered and disrupted by spyware and related internet irritations. This Expert Guide presents a summary of useful counter-measures suggested by commuity members.

In August, 'Knuckles' complained he was being harassed by an unwanted browser toolbar, while in November Jane Cable had trouble installing BT Broadband on a laptop running Windows XP (Service Pack 2), because the BT installer insisted there was spyware on her machine.

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