Symptoms of Adware Infection
Your PC is probably infected with adware if:
- You have downloaded music online
- Your PC is running extremely slow
- Your PC is invaded by those horrible popup ads
- Your homepage keeps changing
If any of the above are true then it is likely that your computer is infected with adware.
“But what is adware and how do I get rid of it?” I hear you say.
What is Adware?
Adware is advertising that is integrated into software. It is a small program that is installed with a software application, usually freeware or shareware. Adware displays web-based advertisements through pop-up windows or through an advertising banner that appears within a program’s interface. As you already know, these are highly annoying and need to be removed.
Adware is only installed with the user’s permission – you’re thinking “I never gave permission for it to be installed on my PC!”, but you did. If you’re like me, you rarely bother reading the End User License Agreement and this is where you are told that the adware will be installed on your PC. So by accepting the End User License Agreement you are effectively giving the advertisers permission to infect your PC with adware.
If you think your PC may have been infected in this way you need to get rid of it.
How do I get rid of it?
You can remove adware by purchasing an adware removal program. Most of the companies that provide adware removal programs want to make sure that you are happy with their software before you make a purchase. Therefore, many offer a free trial version or a free scan of your PC so you can check for adware infection.
