Virus/Spyware Removal, Protection & Security

What is spyware?
It's a broad term for deceptive software that surreptitiously installs itself on a computer via the Web. Once it lurks on your PC or laptop, it allows an outsider to harvest your personal information, which can be used for many purposes. In its most benign form, a kind of spyware known as adware tracks Web surfing or online buying so marketers can send you targeted -- and unsolicited -- ads.

Other spyware may have a more malicious intent, such as stealing passwords or credit-card information. Having a number of unauthorized programs running on your PC at once makes it sluggish, unstable, and, ultimately, more likely to crash.

How do you know if your computer has been infiltrated with spyware?
Unlike viruses, which are often invisible, spyware exhibits a host of signs that "take away a user's ability to control the computer," says Michael Steffen, a policy analyst at Center for Democracy & Technology in Washington. Hijacked home pages, redirected Web searches, and a flood of pop-up ads are common complaints.

Virus and spyware are the main cause of system slowdowns. Our technician will scan and clean your computer of all infections. If you currently do not have anti-virus protection, we will install anti-virus protection and anti-spyware protection at an additional cost