How can i check for spyware

How can I check for spyware? I use Norton Antivirus and its kind of confusing because I have to read a lot of info they give me &to figure out how to delete the infected files myself. If any one has any advice for me. I would really appreciate it.

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Midnight Star

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February 3rd, 2005 22:00

BettyJane,

Have you considered using AdAware SE Personal and Spybot S&D? Both of these programs are free to use. It's unfortunate, but no anti-spyware program can catch everything.

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Mike.

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xpmichael

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February 4th, 2005 17:00

Hi,

Here's a pretty simple and yet VERY powerful tool Microsoft offers, it's free and really easy to run. It's called Microsoft's Malicious Software Removal Tool - It has picked up several things the mainstream programs have missed.

You can even run it online.

You'll find a recent article I wrote about it here:

http://www.xpmaximized.com/archives/2005/01/malicious_softw.html

Michael

http://www.xpmaximized.com

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February 4th, 2005 18:00

bettyjane79,

xpmichael is correct.

* Go here
* At the top, click "Special Interest-Virus Information and Removal FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)"
* Scroll down and click "I think my system is infected. What do I do first?"

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