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		<title>DLLs The Building Blocks of Your PC</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 23:28:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A computer is a fairly complicated piece of machinery.  In addition to circuit boards and wires, you have the software that runs the programs on the machine.  Each of those programs is made up of many files, a lot of them dll (dynamic link library) files.  To keep track of all these [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A computer is a fairly complicated piece of machinery.  In addition to circuit boards and wires, you have the software that runs the programs on the machine.  Each of those programs is made up of many files, a lot of them dll (dynamic link library) files.  To keep track of all these files, Windows has a database called the registry.  Whenever you install a program, the registry gets new entries, called keys that tell Windows how to find and use all the files that make up your software system.  The registry is a vital piece of Windows because it tracks your dynamic link library files.</p>
<p>What DLL Files do for You</p>
<p>A dynamic link library file is basically a container for pieces of code and other instructions for the computer.  They are called libraries but are more like the books in a library.  They can be called into action when needed, and put back on the shelf when not in use.  Dynamic link library files are useful in different ways.  They keep your system running fast because the code they contain doesn&#8217;t have to be held in your computer&#8217;s memory when it isn&#8217;t needed.  They can be shared among different programs, which saves disk space.  But there are a lot of them on your computer.  Almost every program you install will add new dll files.</p>
<p>Tracking the Pieces</p>
<p>Most of the time, your registry has no problem keeping track of your files.  The registry is designed with a certain amount of redundancy so it can recover from small errors.  But it&#8217;s a big database, and complex.  Like any large and complicated system, there is a tendency for mistakes to accumulate.  Every time a program crashes you might get an error in your registry.  If you shut down your system improperly there may be corruption in the registry.  Some programs are poorly written and may not update the registry correctly every time.  </p>
<p>The mistakes can build up and your computer will strain more and more each time you run your programs until mistakes happen that it cannot work around, and you get an error code.  Almost always, that error code involves a dll file.</p>
<p>Registry Repair</p>
<p>Fixing the registry is a daunting task.  It has thousands of keys and is written partly in computer code.  Manually going through it to find mistakes would take days, if not weeks, and require special knowledge.  So there are two solutions to look at when you run across a dynamic link library error.  The first is simple but annoying.  You may need to reinstall the program that got the error.  Usually a reinstallation will fix any problems with that program and get you going again.  But other errors in your registry will remain.  </p>
<p>So the second solution is a little better.  Run a registry cleaner.  A registry cleaner will hunt down all the problems in your registry and fix them.  There are a lot of choices for registry cleaners out there, so look for one from a company with a good reputation.  Make sure it has a strong guarantee.  Run it regularly to keep your system clean.</p>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t Fall for the System Guard 2009 Hoax</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:34:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have ever had an experience with a fraudulent program that you paid money for, you know how terrible the experience can be. You may also know how stupid it can make you feel. I know that I felt pretty stupid for falling for the System Guard 2009 scam. I am kind of thankful [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you have ever had an experience with a fraudulent program that you paid money for, you know how terrible the experience can be. You may also know how stupid it can make you feel. I know that I felt pretty stupid for falling for the System Guard 2009 scam. I am kind of thankful that I went through the experience though because it ultimately led me to one of the best decisions I have ever made.</p>
<p>I like to surf the internet and I do it a lot. Well, one day while I was surfing around on the internet, a message popped up. It said that my computer could be infected with spyware. Before I could do anything, my browser was redirected to another page where an online scan started automatically. I was stunned by how fast it all happened.</p>
<p>When the online scan was done, I received another pop up message telling me that my computer was infected with spyware. The message suggested that I download System Guard 2009 to fully scan my computer for programs that could be a threat to my system. I figured that it was a good idea, especially since I didn’t really have any kind of protection for spyware.</p>
<p>So, I downloaded System Guard 2009 from the website. Once it was installed, it started scanning my computer again. I waited patiently for System Guard 2009 to tell me just how infected my computer was. When the scan was done, System Guard 2009 gave me a list of infections that my computer had. I didn’t know it at the time, but the scan and the list of infections were phony. They were used to scare me into the next step of the elaborate scam.</p>
<p>After I was given a list of the infections, System Guard 2009 told me that I should pay to have the trial registered so that System Guard 2009 could remove the threats. I was so desperate at the time that I went ahead and paid.</p>
<p>What a waste of money! System Guard 2009 didn’t help my computer at all. Instead, my computer started to slow down and it crashed several times. I eventually figured out that I had been scammed by System Guard 2009, so I started to look for a solution to my new problem.</p>
<p>After researching several companies and comparing several products, I eventually settled on SpyZooka. It was the only antispyware program that guaranteed 100% spyware removal. Since they had a membership with the Better Business Bureau, I felt that I could really trust the product. Buying SpyZooka was the best thing I ever did for my computer. SpyZooka got rid of System Guard 2009 and I haven’t had any spyware problems since.</p>
<p>If you want to know if System Guard 2009 has infected your computer at all, then visit www.spyzooka.com and learn about SpyZooka’s free scan. While you’re there you can learn more about SpyZooka and how it is really the best software for spyware protection.</p>
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		<title>Advanced Spyware Detector Removal</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:48:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you heard of a program by the name of advanced spyware detector? If so, and it is on your system, chances are that you are looking for a method of removing it permanently from your system. If you have not yet heard of advanced spyware detector, consider yourself lucky. But good fortune does not [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you heard of a program by the name of advanced spyware detector? If so, and it is on your system, chances are that you are looking for a method of removing it permanently from your system. If you have not yet heard of advanced spyware detector, consider yourself lucky. But good fortune does not always last, and it pays to educate yourself on the potential dangers that await you in cyberspace. This article will provide you with the information you need to protect yourself from advanced spyware detector. Moreover, it will explain what you need to do to remove advanced spyware detector from your system if you are presently – or ever become – infected with this program.</p>
<p>Advanced spyware detector is a rogue antispyware program (or fake antispyware program, depending on terminology). In other words, advanced spyware detector poses as an antispyware program but is in reality nothing of the sort. Rather, advanced spyware detector is more of a problem than a solution. Advanced spyware detector purports to detect and remove spyware from your system, but in most instances it reports false positives. Now why would a program report that there are threats to your system when in reality there are none? The answer to this is quite simple: To make money. Advanced spyware detector claims that there are threats to your system and then tells you that the only solution is downloading its full product to save your computer. Do not be fooled!</p>
<p>If you begin receiving pop up advertisements from advanced spyware detector you can be sure to expect some problems with the way in which your computer operates. Advanced spyware detector installs itself to your system via a Trojan horse virus, which should immediately indicate how problematic this program can be. And while the symptoms of advanced spyware detector are quite bad in and of themselves, the virus will surely install other malicious programs to your system unless you do something about permanently removing it.</p>
<p>Here is what could happen: You will receive a plethora of unwanted pop up advertisements telling from advanced spyware detector and other undesirable sources. Your home page can be routinely reset to undesirable sources. You will be redirected to places on the internet you have no desire to visit. Your computer will run programs and processes without your permission. Your system will operate slowly and sluggishly. In short, your system will run as if it has a mind of its own and you will become extremely frustrated with how your system works.</p>
<p>So clearly you want to remove advanced spyware detector from your system. The first step should always be to remove it manually from your computer. However, this will not ensure that it remains off of your system, as the Trojan horse virus will likely remain planted on your hard drive. As such, you need to find a viable and permanent solution to your advanced spyware detector problem. Until you do, you can count on your computer progressively getting worse.</p>
<p>There is one product by the name of Spyzooka which is guaranteed to remove advanced spyware detector from your system. For a free scan of your PC by Spyzooka, visit www.spzooka.com.</p>
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		<title>enConfidence – Adware You Don&#8217;t Want</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:46:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m going to share with you an experience that I recently had. You see, recently I got myself infected with some nasty adware. I didn&#8217;t know what adware was before this happened. So I&#8217;m going to explain what adware is in case you are like me and have heard the term, but don&#8217;t really know [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m going to share with you an experience that I recently had. You see, recently I got myself infected with some nasty adware. I didn&#8217;t know what adware was before this happened. So I&#8217;m going to explain what adware is in case you are like me and have heard the term, but don&#8217;t really know what it means. Adware is a program that was written specifically to send advertisements directly to you. Usually in the form of pop-ups, but also in the form of floating images, pop-unders, and taking control of your browser settings. I also found out that some adware tracks your web browsing activities and personal information. Adware usually comes bundled with “free” programs like toolbars, games, screen savers, etc.</p>
<p>To save you from doing the same thing I did and getting the same infection, I&#8217;m going to tell you what I did to get infected with the enConfidence adware. I downloaded My Daily Horoscope. Not only did I get the program My Daily Horoscope, but I also got the Begin2Search toolbar. Just to be clear, the toolbar was part of the bundle and I had no choice in its installation.</p>
<p>The pop-ups started almost immediately. Every time I went online I was flooded with pop-ups. I probably would have put up with the annoyance of the pop-ups if my computer and Internet speeds weren&#8217;t slowed down so much. So I went to add/remove programs and chose to uninstall the programs. Unfortunately, at system reboot the enConfidence adware was back.</p>
<p>At this point I know I have to look for a reliable way to get enConfidence off my computer. While looking for ways to remove enConfidence, I found that it tracks the web sites I visit and uses an unique identifier that could possibly be linked to personal information. I&#8217;m alarmed and even more determined at this point to remove enConfidence from my computer.</p>
<p>I found that I needed an anti-spyware program in order to remove the adware from my computer, but most adware only removes 80-90% of adware and can leave you infected. I dug around some more and discovered SpyZooka. SpyZooka gives you a 100% removal guarantee.</p>
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		<title>XP Protector 2009 Will Cost You Your Valuable Time And Money</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:25:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[XP Protector 2009 will sneak up on you when you least expect it.  You may receive an email with a link to the download of this program or you may encounter XP Protector 2009 through a website.  Either way, when you come across XP Protector 2009, there are some very important things that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>XP Protector 2009 will sneak up on you when you least expect it.  You may receive an email with a link to the download of this program or you may encounter XP Protector 2009 through a website.  Either way, when you come across XP Protector 2009, there are some very important things that you need to know about this program.</p>
<p>XP Protector 2009 is a rogue anti-spyware program.  These programs are only created to download malicious software (malware) onto your computer.  Malware will cause your computer to slow down dramatically because of false security alerts that will keep popping up while you are using your computer.  But more importantly, XP Protector 2009 has the potential to steal your credit card information or anything that the programmers of this malware can use to make a profit off of you.</p>
<p>The biggest danger when dealing with XP Protector 2009 is that the program pretends to be something it is not.  It will look like a security program that can scan and remove malware.  We already know that XP Protector 2009 is malware itself, but when most people come in contact with these types of programs they are not aware that they are being tricked into believing its false claims.</p>
<p>For example, XP Protector 2009 will pop up claiming that you are at huge risk for malware and urge you to use their free scan to see what is lurking on your hard drive.  Once you click to accept this free scan, you are allowing the program to download onto your computer.  Then, you will receive scans that are misleading.  It will list your temporary files and claim that these files are corrupted and will cause your computer damage.  XP Protector 2009 will then urge you to pay for their full version in order to remove these programs.  Not only are these programs not a problem, but this is just a tactic to get your money.  This is because XP Protector 2009 cannot scan or remove any programs.</p>
<p>However, now that you have XP Protector 2009 on your computer, the program can record your key strokes in order to get access to your credit card information.  You do not have to download the full version in order to be at risk for this.  Once you accept the free scan or download the attachment in the bogus email you got, you have the program on your computer.  The full version is just another way for the programmers to get more money out of you.</p>
<p>So quit wasting your time trying to remove it yourself, because XP Protector 2009 will hide from you.  Contact Spyzooka to take care of all of your malware problems.  They can give you a 100% guarantee that they will get rid of these bogus spyware programs for you.  Spyzooka has the industry accreditation to back up their work.  This is what you need in your position.  You need someone you can trust to get rid of this malware for you.  Your identity, money, and computer is at stake here.</p>
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		<title>Epswad4 &#8212; Beware of This Adware</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:47:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I recently had an unpleasant experience with the adware program Epswad4. However, before I get too far into my tale, I&#8217;d like to share a couple terms with you and what they mean. The first term is adware. Adware is a program written specifically to send advertisements to you. These advertisements usually take the form [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I recently had an unpleasant experience with the adware program Epswad4. However, before I get too far into my tale, I&#8217;d like to share a couple terms with you and what they mean. The first term is adware. Adware is a program written specifically to send advertisements to you. These advertisements usually take the form of pop-ups, but can take other forms as well. Adware programs can gather information on your browsing habits or even personal information then pass it on to a remote server. The second term is rootkit. Basically, a rootkit is a program that digs into the registry, or root, of Windows and makes itself hard to remove&#8211; as well as causing computer problems.</p>
<p>I don&#8217;t know how I got infected with Epswad4. All I know is one day pornographic pop-ups appeared on my computer. I tried getting offline in hopes that would make them stop, but I still got these pornographic pop-ups.</p>
<p>I had to find out why this was happening, so I started doing some research. I found out that Epswad4 can cause your computer to slow down, create conflicts, hardware crashes, and complete system crashes. I also found out it records your online surfing activities and sends them to a remove server.</p>
<p>I tried uninstalling Epswad4 via add/remove programs, but when I rebooted it was back. I found out this is because Epswad4 is a rootkit, and if you have a rootkit it will keep reinstalling itself unless all of it is removed.</p>
<p>I discovered that I needed an anti-spyware program so I started looking for one that would remove Epswad4. I soon discovered that most anti-spyware programs only remove 80-90% of the infection, which would leave you still infected if you have a rootkit. That wasn&#8217;t good enough for me so I kept looking.</p>
<p>Then I found http://www.spyzooka.com/spyware-removal-guarantee.htm. That was exactly what I was looking for. A program that gives you a 100% removal guarantee. It gets better. Not only do you get the 100% removal guarantee, but with SpyZooka on your computer you are protected from future infections.</p>
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		<title>EliteMediaGroup</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:42:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today I am going to share information that I have come up with from my research. Before we get started, I want to make sure we are on the same page with the term &#8220;adware.&#8221; Adware is a kind of program that was created to deliver advertising to you and, in some cases, gather information [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today I am going to share information that I have come up with from my research. Before we get started, I want to make sure we are on the same page with the term &#8220;adware.&#8221; Adware is a kind of program that was created to deliver advertising to you and, in some cases, gather information about you and your browsing habits from your computer. Adware programs hog your computer’s resources and are responsible for the countless pop-up ads you receive. Adware is usually bundled with freeware programs such as alerts, weather, toolbars, screen savers, etc.</p>
<p>Like most adware EliteMediaGroup comes in a bundle. When you install the program you wanted to download and install EliteMediaGroup installs. When you connect to the Internet you will be flooded with pop-ups. This takes up bandwidth and slows down your Internet speeds. EliteMediaGroup will also run in the back ground, hiding from discovery and hogging system resources. This can slow your computer’s speed to a crawl.</p>
<p>You will obviously want to remove it if you have it on your computer, but going about removal is not as simple as going to Add/Remove Programs and uninstalling it. If you try to uninstall EliteMediaGroup you will find on system reboot that it is back, as if you never tried to uninstall it. To actually remove adware programs like EliteMediaGroup you have to get an anti-spyware program. Anti-spyware programs remove adware, spyware, Trojans, and other malware these days. This sounds like a simple task, but you haven’t taken into account that most anti-spyware programs only remove 80-90% of the infection, leaving files behind that can allow the adware to reinstall itself as if nothing happened. Therefore, you need an anti-spyware program that will remove the entire infection.</p>
<p>Such a program does exist. SpyZooka gives you a 100% removal guarantee, and happens to be the only program on the market to give you that guarantee. SpyZooka is not just talk. SpyZooka has the awards to back up its claims, and is easy to use as well.</p>
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		<title>Moe MoneyMaker</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:41:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today we are going to talk about Moe MoneyMaker, which is three kinds of threat rolled into one. We are dealing with spyware, adware, and a browser hijacker. The means on a very basic level that we have a program that floods you with advertisements, collects information on you, and takes control of your Web [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today we are going to talk about Moe MoneyMaker, which is three kinds of threat rolled into one. We are dealing with spyware, adware, and a browser hijacker. The means on a very basic level that we have a program that floods you with advertisements, collects information on you, and takes control of your Web browser.</p>
<p>Moe MoneyMaker can get onto your computer one of three ways. The first way is as part of a bundle. This means that you downloaded something and Moe MoneyMaker hitched a ride onto your computer with it. When you installed that program, Moe MoneyMaker was installed at the same time. The second way is through a drive-by installation. What that means is that you visited a certain Web site and Moe MoneyMaker installed itself onto your computer without your knowledge or permission. The third way is through deceptive pop-ups. These pop-ups pretend to be a Windows message or alert.</p>
<p>Once installed, Moe MoneyMaker will track your Web browsing habits and personal information while you are online. It will then launch targeted pop-ups that relate to the information that has been gathered. You will also be faced with pop-ups that offer rebates for goods or services it detects on the Web sites visited.</p>
<p>That may not seem too bad, but it gets worse. Moe MoneyMaker is able to block or uninstall programs that interfere with its activities. It can disable your security tools and leave your computer without any protection.</p>
<p>Removal of such a dangerous program is required. Unfortunately, uninstalling via Add/Remove Programs does not work. You have to look for an outside source to remove Moe MoneyMaker. What you need is an anti-spyware program. The problem is that most only remove 80-90% of an infection. That will leave Moe MoneyMaker to reinstall itself on start up. Fortunately, there is a newcomer to the world of anti-spyware that gives you a 100% removal guarantee. This program is SpyZooka. Not only do you get the 100% removal guarantee, but SpyZooka is simple to use compared to other programs on the market.</p>
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		<title>E2Give – A Threat to Your Personal Information</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2009 20:40:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today we are going to discuss the browser helper object, or BHO, called E2Give. Let me start with the definition of a browser helper object and common behavior before we get into specifics. A browser helper object is a browser component that facilitates extra features on a Web browser. A BHO will download and execute [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today we are going to discuss the browser helper object, or BHO, called E2Give. Let me start with the definition of a browser helper object and common behavior before we get into specifics. A browser helper object is a browser component that facilitates extra features on a Web browser. A BHO will download and execute other files, specifically pop-ups. So now you know the basic way BHOs behave.</p>
<p>In the case of E2Give we also have a spyware quality. E2Give monitors your Web activity, such as the details of which sites you visit and for how long. Meanwhile your country, zip code, first name, system information, etc. are recorded and passed on to a remote server. While browsing the Internet you will be redirected to e-commerce sites that collect commissions based on how many times they are visited. When you are unwillingly visiting the e-commerce sites you may be subjected to pop-ups. E2Give will connect itself to the Internet, will run in the back ground, and runs every time Windows starts up. Because of the Web browser redirection and pop-up generation, you may find your Internet speeds slowed down.</p>
<p>Removal of E2Give is not as simple as going to Add/Remove Programs and choosing to uninstall. As soon as you restart your computer E2Give will be up and running again. This means you have to look for an anti-spyware program to take care of this problem. The problem with this is most anti-spyware programs only remove 80-90% of spyware. This used to be enough, but these days if you don’t remove all of a spyware program, it reinstalls itself.</p>
<p>This is where SpyZooka comes in. For the first time there is a program that not only removes 100% of the infection, but guarantees the removal. Even better is the fact that SpyZooka is one of the  easiest to use programs I have come across in all my years of working with computers. You really can’t get a better anti-spyware program than SpyZooka.</p>
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		<title>DuDuAccelerator- Another Rogue Program to Beware of</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:39:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I guess I should start off by explaining to you what a rogue program is so that you know why they are considered a bad thing. A rogue program is a program that installs and runs itself on your computer without notifying you or being authorized to do so by you. So as you can [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I guess I should start off by explaining to you what a rogue program is so that you know why they are considered a bad thing. A rogue program is a program that installs and runs itself on your computer without notifying you or being authorized to do so by you. So as you can see, it gets on your computer by stealth and then takes up your resources. In this case it is your bandwidth and processor power, thus slowing you down and interfering with your daily activities. Adware, spyware, and other malware are well known for behaving like this. In the case of DuDuAccelerator, you have both adware and spyware.</p>
<p>When infected with DuDuAccelerator you will be flooded by pop-ups every time you launch Internet Explorer. This is because it acts as if it were a Web browser add-on. The reason DuDuAccelerator is considered spyware is because it monitors your Web browser cookies and sends them to a parent server so that it can send you pop-ups that are more closely related to something you might spend your money on. DuDuAccelerator is able to bypass your Windows Firewall to do this. If you have a pop-up blocker, which is a good idea as it saves you from many infections, you will still be flooded with pop-ups.</p>
<p>Removing DuDuAccelerator is a little bit of a task as well. You simply cannot remove it using Add/Remove Programs. You have to get an anti-spyware program to remove it for you. This used to pose a problem for people. It is common practice to have multiple anti-spyware programs on your computer because most programs will only remove 80-90% of the infections out there, many times leaving you still infected. Today we have more sophisticated programs; seek out one that offers a 100% removal guarantee. There is no longer the need to have multiple programs in hopes one of them gets rid of your infection. Not only will a premium program fully remove your infection, but it will also be easy for even the novice computer user to use.</p>
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