Spyware

If your computer has slowed down, it is very likely that there are many spy packages on your computer. Many of the Web Sites that you frequent put a small program on your computer that checks to see how many times you have gone to that site. This is very common. Less common is more potent spy software that actually takes over your computer. For example, every time you type in the word California (for example), an add will pop up showing you California air fares. The most serious spy software actually monitors your key strokes and can steal passwords.

SPYBOT can be downloaded for free at http://download.com.com/3000-8022-10194058.html?tag=lst-0-2.This is a nice software package because it is not memory-resident. It only runs when you click on it. It will search and destroy all spy software on your computer.