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Protecting Your PC Against Viruses And Spyware
Protecting Your PC Against Viruses And Spyware
Spyware, trojans, dialers and viruses can cripple your PC's performance, destroy data and compromise your security. Find out how to identify if your PC is at risk and how to lock it down from attacks in the future by reading this factsheet.
What is spyware?
Spyware is software which can track what you do on a computer and report it back to another computer. With the widespread use of Broadband, spyware has an easy route back to its precipitator. Most spyware is quite benign - almost all applications will 'call home' to check for new versions, including your operating system. There are, however more advanced and aggressive spyware applications which can try to take over your PC, perhaps by forcing your web browser to another search engine page, or by displaying popups. Worse still, some spyware can store every keystroke on your computer, passing this back to its owner - this could include usernames and passwords, along with the websites that you may have entered them into. Still feel safe doing your banking online? Some applications will install a phone dialer which will change your dialup settings - instead of dialing your standard local rate number it'll dial a premium rate number, sometimes several Pounds per minute - you will only find out when you get your bill unless you notice the number's changed, and don't expect the phone company to reimburse you!
Where does spyware come from?
The main spread of spyware comes from the human weakness to get something for nothing. Free toolbars, wallpapers, smileys, application add-ons or 'cracked' software often contain spyware or viruses. So if you download ANYTHING, try to make sure it comes from a reputable source, scan it for viruses and perhaps do a google search to see if anyone else has had problems with this application. Note that some programs require the 'spyware' in order to run, so it's possible that the program will stop working, or work incorrectly after spyware removal, however I have never had this happen to any mainstream program, and this is a warning that most Antispyware apps mention just to cover themselves.
What are viruses?
Viruses have been around for a long time, and have actually become less destructive (at least in my opinion). Going back 15 years it was not uncommon for a virus to wipe out the boot sector of the hard disc, similar to ripping out the index of a book. Nowadays viruses can corrupt files but most concentrate on their own propagation and stealth. They'll try to bypass or even disable your antivirus software and firewall, send themselves out to all of your address book and perhaps deliver another payload - some even turn your PC into a 'zombie' to perform predefined tasks. This might either be a SPAM attack or a DoS (Denial of Service) attack, where any infected PC sends out junk data to one specific server. If enough PCs do this it effectively swamps the server so that it cannot respond to legitimate traffic, bringing it down.
How do I know if I have spyware/viruses?
The symptoms can differ depending on the infection. I once cleaned a PC that had 700+ pieces of spyware/viruses on. Many of these were duplicates/mutations of the same one (MS Blaster), but nevertheless the effect was the same - a very lethargic PC that behaved erratically. It was incredibly slow, sometimes rebooted and would popup adverts for porn regularly. The start page was also configured to goto another search engine, and changing it within Internet Explorer settings made no difference.
Another useful tip is to open up Task Manager (right click on the taskbar and select it from the menu). Look at all of the processes that are running under your username login. Do a 'google' for the EXE filename - almost every application will have some writeup on its legitimacy and status so you can quickly determine applications that have a right to be running and those of a suspicious nature.
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How can I get rid of spyware?
The best way to know if you are infected is to use one of the many excellent and free spyware detectors. The two best apps are LavaSoft Adaware and Spybot Search and Destroy, both of which are free.
- Lavasoft
- Spybot
Download BOTH applications and perform a full system scan. What one doesn't find the other invariably will. Both will flag up 'cookies' as a security risk, however do not delete these unless they are obviously dodgy (e.g. they mention sex, for example and you've not been frequenting porn sites!) Many cookies are useful, storing your online preferences (e.g. your Amazon preferences...)
At the time of writing Microsoft has a free beta of its antispyware software available, which may also catch some items that Adaware and Spybot miss. If something shows up in either app that cannot be removed then give it a try as initial reports show it to be very good.
You should also run a complete virus scan, as antivirus software will remove trojans (pieces of code that are hidden inside other programs) just as successfully. AVG from Grisoft is an excellent free av program.
Once you've run all of the above applications several times and no more nasties are coming up recheck the Task Manager and ensure that no suspicious applications are still running. If there are any that a Google search shows as malicious, do another google for the name of the file and 'removal' - most of the big antivirus sites will have instructions on how to remove the tool, or may even provide free online tools to eradicate it from your system. Chances are that you will have to get your hands dirty and edit the Windows Registry. This is not as frightening as it sounds, as long as you a) take a backup of the registery and b) follow the instructions to the letter.
Sometimes using the System Restore feature in Windows can fix problems, so for the less technically experienced this might be the more painless route to go if the above scanning solutions don't work and you don't want to play around with the registry.
How do I prevent further attacks?
This is really down to common sense. There are a number of things you can do:
- Don't click on popup adverts or any suspicious 'error messages'. Some popups are disguised to look like error messages, saying 'Your computer is at risk from spyware - click here to fix the problem'. Quite ironic really...
- Install a popup blocker. Windows XP Service Pack 2 has one as standard. Alternativey the Google toolbar has one, with many other features besides
- Run regular scans with Adaware, Spybot and your chosen antivirus sofware. Free antivirus software such as AVG is pretty much as good as Norton and (in my opinion) will not slow your PC down as much!
- Don't open any attachments unless a) you know who sent them, b) you were expecting the email AND c) you've saved it to your hard disc and scanned it with up-to-date antivirus software. If in doubt email the source to confirm validity. Many viruses will replicate by sending an email addressed from you with a file attached renamed as one of your files.
If you use P2P software be extra careful with what you download
Ensure that your PC is patched and up-to-date. Ideally, set Windows Update to check for updates every day and install automatically. Do not leave your PC connected to the Internet while you are not there (either switch it off or switch off your modem/router)
Ensure that you are running a firewall. This will stop people from hacking into your computer. Windows XP Service Pack 2 has a perfectly adequate one, although you might also consider ZoneAlarm, which is free. Check to see how vulnerable your PC is by running the 'Shields Up' online test
About The Author
Martin Bailey is author of Marketing your Business and has been working with computers since 1982. He is available for marketing consultancy, web design and search engine optimisation. More information at http://www.marketingyour.biz.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Martin_Bailey
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Spyware, trojans, dialers and viruses can cripple your PC's performance, destroy data and compromise your security. Find out how to identify if your PC is at risk and how to lock it down from attacks in the future by reading this factsheet.
What is spyware?
Spyware is software which can track what you do on a computer and report it back to another computer. With the widespread use of Broadband, spyware has an easy route back to its precipitator. Most spyware is quite benign - almost all applications will 'call home' to check for new versions, including your operating system. There are, however more advanced and aggressive spyware applications which can try to take over your PC, perhaps by forcing your web browser to another search engine page, or by displaying popups. Worse still, some spyware can store every keystroke on your computer, passing this back to its owner - this could include usernames and passwords, along with the websites that you may have entered them into. Still feel safe doing your banking online? Some applications will install a phone dialer which will change your dialup settings - instead of dialing your standard local rate number it'll dial a premium rate number, sometimes several Pounds per minute - you will only find out when you get your bill unless you notice the number's changed, and don't expect the phone company to reimburse you!
Where does spyware come from?
The main spread of spyware comes from the human weakness to get something for nothing. Free toolbars, wallpapers, smileys, application add-ons or 'cracked' software often contain spyware or viruses. So if you download ANYTHING, try to make sure it comes from a reputable source, scan it for viruses and perhaps do a google search to see if anyone else has had problems with this application. Note that some programs require the 'spyware' in order to run, so it's possible that the program will stop working, or work incorrectly after spyware removal, however I have never had this happen to any mainstream program, and this is a warning that most Antispyware apps mention just to cover themselves.
What are viruses?
Viruses have been around for a long time, and have actually become less destructive (at least in my opinion). Going back 15 years it was not uncommon for a virus to wipe out the boot sector of the hard disc, similar to ripping out the index of a book. Nowadays viruses can corrupt files but most concentrate on their own propagation and stealth. They'll try to bypass or even disable your antivirus software and firewall, send themselves out to all of your address book and perhaps deliver another payload - some even turn your PC into a 'zombie' to perform predefined tasks. This might either be a SPAM attack or a DoS (Denial of Service) attack, where any infected PC sends out junk data to one specific server. If enough PCs do this it effectively swamps the server so that it cannot respond to legitimate traffic, bringing it down.
How do I know if I have spyware/viruses?
The symptoms can differ depending on the infection. I once cleaned a PC that had 700+ pieces of spyware/viruses on. Many of these were duplicates/mutations of the same one (MS Blaster), but nevertheless the effect was the same - a very lethargic PC that behaved erratically. It was incredibly slow, sometimes rebooted and would popup adverts for porn regularly. The start page was also configured to goto another search engine, and changing it within Internet Explorer settings made no difference.
Another useful tip is to open up Task Manager (right click on the taskbar and select it from the menu). Look at all of the processes that are running under your username login. Do a 'google' for the EXE filename - almost every application will have some writeup on its legitimacy and status so you can quickly determine applications that have a right to be running and those of a suspicious nature.
FREE PC SCAN
How can I get rid of spyware?
The best way to know if you are infected is to use one of the many excellent and free spyware detectors. The two best apps are LavaSoft Adaware and Spybot Search and Destroy, both of which are free.
- Lavasoft
- Spybot
Download BOTH applications and perform a full system scan. What one doesn't find the other invariably will. Both will flag up 'cookies' as a security risk, however do not delete these unless they are obviously dodgy (e.g. they mention sex, for example and you've not been frequenting porn sites!) Many cookies are useful, storing your online preferences (e.g. your Amazon preferences...)
At the time of writing Microsoft has a free beta of its antispyware software available, which may also catch some items that Adaware and Spybot miss. If something shows up in either app that cannot be removed then give it a try as initial reports show it to be very good.
You should also run a complete virus scan, as antivirus software will remove trojans (pieces of code that are hidden inside other programs) just as successfully. AVG from Grisoft is an excellent free av program.
Once you've run all of the above applications several times and no more nasties are coming up recheck the Task Manager and ensure that no suspicious applications are still running. If there are any that a Google search shows as malicious, do another google for the name of the file and 'removal' - most of the big antivirus sites will have instructions on how to remove the tool, or may even provide free online tools to eradicate it from your system. Chances are that you will have to get your hands dirty and edit the Windows Registry. This is not as frightening as it sounds, as long as you a) take a backup of the registery and b) follow the instructions to the letter.
Sometimes using the System Restore feature in Windows can fix problems, so for the less technically experienced this might be the more painless route to go if the above scanning solutions don't work and you don't want to play around with the registry.
How do I prevent further attacks?
This is really down to common sense. There are a number of things you can do:
- Don't click on popup adverts or any suspicious 'error messages'. Some popups are disguised to look like error messages, saying 'Your computer is at risk from spyware - click here to fix the problem'. Quite ironic really...
- Install a popup blocker. Windows XP Service Pack 2 has one as standard. Alternativey the Google toolbar has one, with many other features besides
- Run regular scans with Adaware, Spybot and your chosen antivirus sofware. Free antivirus software such as AVG is pretty much as good as Norton and (in my opinion) will not slow your PC down as much!
- Don't open any attachments unless a) you know who sent them, b) you were expecting the email AND c) you've saved it to your hard disc and scanned it with up-to-date antivirus software. If in doubt email the source to confirm validity. Many viruses will replicate by sending an email addressed from you with a file attached renamed as one of your files.
If you use P2P software be extra careful with what you download
Ensure that your PC is patched and up-to-date. Ideally, set Windows Update to check for updates every day and install automatically. Do not leave your PC connected to the Internet while you are not there (either switch it off or switch off your modem/router)
Ensure that you are running a firewall. This will stop people from hacking into your computer. Windows XP Service Pack 2 has a perfectly adequate one, although you might also consider ZoneAlarm, which is free. Check to see how vulnerable your PC is by running the 'Shields Up' online test
About The Author
Martin Bailey is author of Marketing your Business and has been working with computers since 1982. He is available for marketing consultancy, web design and search engine optimisation. More information at http://www.marketingyour.biz.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Martin_Bailey
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Voice Phishing - A New Type of E-mail Scam
Voice Phishing - A New Type of E-mail Scam
Be on the lookout for an interesting new type of Phishing scam that involves the use of telephone numbers as opposed to email hyperlinks that take you to a bogus website.
Two big incidents involving spam emails urging people to call a phone number to verify account information have been discovered within the past two weeks, indicating that “voice phishing” may soon become a popular new tool for internet criminals.
The first of these voice phishing scams was reported on June 23, 2006 by Santa Barbara Trust, when people started receiving forged emails with the subject line "Message 156984 Client's Details Confirmation (Santa Barbara Bank & Trust)." Unlike the traditional phishing email that includes a hyperlink leading to a fake website, this one urged customers to call a certain phone number to verify account details. When victims dial the phone number, a recording requests that they enter their account number. Since the phone number belongs does not belong to the bank, users who key in account details are handing this confidential information to the thief.
On July 7, 2006 a similar scam involving fake e-mail from PayPal. Identity thieves sent out spam email messages warning people that their PayPal account has been compromised. Instead of the usual “click here and log on to your account” phishing link in the email, these messages urge the recipient to call a phone number to verify their account details. Just like the earlier case involving Santa Barbara Trust, callers are greeted with a recording that says something like “welcome to account verification, please enter your 16 digit account number”.
Both phone numbers appearing in these scam emails were a Southern California (805) area code, but there could very well be others.
When something like this starts a lot of “copycats” usually follow, so watch out for this type of scam in your inbox.
Protecting yourself from traditional e-mail phishing scams as well as the new “voice phishing” scam is mainly a matter of learning what to do. Most people know not to click on links in emails that appear to be from financial institutions or other companies they may have an account with. Now we need to learn not to call any phone numbers included in an email.
As always, the best thing to do if you are concerned is to open up a web browser and manually enter the company’s address to log on and verify your account is ok. If you’d rather call, get the phone number from the company’s official website or from a phone directory.
E-mail phishing scams are really just spam messages with a criminal purpose, so a good way to keep these dangerous emails out of your inbox is to install anti-spam software.
Spam blocking programs keep spam out of your inbox by using a combination of “blacklists” (list of known spamming websites) as well as special algorithms and filters designed to detect junk by analyzing the content. Spam blockers are pretty effective at stopping junk, which really helps keep crime-mail out of your inbox.
Debbie is an information technology professional and author of the following sites covering information technology topics:
Computer Security for Everyone
Antivirus, Firewall and Spyware Resources
For more information on e-mail security
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Debbie_Jacobsen
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Each time a computer user is online they are downloading spyware onto their computer, without their consent or knowledge. Clicking on pop up ads or visiting certain web sites, even some of which are thought to be secure, are all ways spyware infects your computer. Many commonly used game, music and other freeware programs allow spyware in when they are downloaded.
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Tuesday, July 11, 2006
All You Want To Know About Spy Ware
All You Want To Know About Spy Ware
By Sanya Jachson
Spy ware is a software program that watches what a user does on his computer. This program sends the information it has gathered on the users activities to a hacker over the internet. The information of the websites a user visits is collected and sent to advertisement agencies. More malicious spy ware can record all the keys that have been typed by the user. This method is used to gain passwords and credit card numbers of the user. Advertisement goals are furthered by Pop-Up advertisement and routing of HTTP requests to advertising sites.
How is your computer infected?
In most cases it is installed by the user.
• The user is a victim of social engineering. He/she is deceived by an explanation of some problem or vulnerability with their computer system. What follows is the user accepting the software to correct this vulnerability. In reality the user installs the spy ware.
• Some users are more informed. Spy ware is ‘made known’ and propagated as an anti-spy ware program. It is also bundled along with legitimate software so that users are tricked into installing the spy ware without even knowing of it. Some instances of these are Web Accelerator software,P2P softwares like Bonzi buddy, File trading programs, Music softwares and some shareware software.
• Internet users can be tricked into making unwanted installations. The internet web browser prevents unwanted downloads or installations. It pop up window appears with buttons “YES” and “NO”. No matter what choice the user makes the program downloads and then manipulates the security of the browser for spy ware activity.
Security holes in browser and other softwares
• Users navigate web pages on the internet. In case the user navigates a web page by a spy ware author, a part of the web page code attacks the weakness in the browser and forces the download and installation of spy ware. The user is just a bystander to the attack. Common browser exploits target vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer and Microsoft Java Run time Environment.
• Browser Helper Objects are an attachment to the browser. These are toolbars or attachments to redirect traffic. In a few cases these browser helper objects have been worms or viruses. W32.Spybot worm installs spy ware that pops up pornographic ads on the screen of the infected system.
• Trojans and worms are created to cause security holes in the softwares and operating systems. Advanced keyloggers that can send out information of every key typed can be installed through Trojans. This helps hackers get usernames and passwords. These are downloaded through open ports on the system and auto executes to install spy ware software as a part of its program.
Prevention and Removal of Spy Ware
Prevention of spy ware is simple
• Ensure that your operating system and application software is patched and protected against known security vulnerabilities. Look up Microsoft website and run the windows update to install patches that are marked critical
• Read the End Users License agreement carefully. There might be information that states that certain information is forwarded to its home site and provides the reasons for the same. Check online to find reviews on the software and information being forwarded to the home site before installing the software.
• Look up the email help center to configure your system such that it cannot install programs automatically.
• Use professional software for proactively blocking ad ware and spy ware threats. Download ad ware and spy ware removers. Ad-Ad ware from Lavasoft and Spybot are two softwares that have received good reviews. There are many other softwares, before buying them it would advisable to look for its reviews on the net or ask some one who is knowledgeable in this area if they would recommend the anti-spy ware software you want to buy. Free spyware detection and free spyware removal software may contain spyware so beware of such products.
nospysoftware.com gives us information on where spyware comes from and how spywares work? Browser helper objects, Free spyware detection etc…tell you more about the propagation of spyware on the internet. Covert installations can damage your computer read to find out more.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Sanya_Jachson
Spy ware is a software program that watches what a user does on his computer. This program sends the information it has gathered on the users activities to a hacker over the internet. The information of the websites a user visits is collected and sent to advertisement agencies. More malicious spy ware can record all the keys that have been typed by the user. This method is used to gain passwords and credit card numbers of the user. Advertisement goals are furthered by Pop-Up advertisement and routing of HTTP requests to advertising sites.
How is your computer infected?
In most cases it is installed by the user.
• The user is a victim of social engineering. He/she is deceived by an explanation of some problem or vulnerability with their computer system. What follows is the user accepting the software to correct this vulnerability. In reality the user installs the spy ware.
• Some users are more informed. Spy ware is ‘made known’ and propagated as an anti-spy ware program. It is also bundled along with legitimate software so that users are tricked into installing the spy ware without even knowing of it. Some instances of these are Web Accelerator software,P2P softwares like Bonzi buddy, File trading programs, Music softwares and some shareware software.
• Internet users can be tricked into making unwanted installations. The internet web browser prevents unwanted downloads or installations. It pop up window appears with buttons “YES” and “NO”. No matter what choice the user makes the program downloads and then manipulates the security of the browser for spy ware activity.
Security holes in browser and other softwares
• Users navigate web pages on the internet. In case the user navigates a web page by a spy ware author, a part of the web page code attacks the weakness in the browser and forces the download and installation of spy ware. The user is just a bystander to the attack. Common browser exploits target vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer and Microsoft Java Run time Environment.
• Browser Helper Objects are an attachment to the browser. These are toolbars or attachments to redirect traffic. In a few cases these browser helper objects have been worms or viruses. W32.Spybot worm installs spy ware that pops up pornographic ads on the screen of the infected system.
• Trojans and worms are created to cause security holes in the softwares and operating systems. Advanced keyloggers that can send out information of every key typed can be installed through Trojans. This helps hackers get usernames and passwords. These are downloaded through open ports on the system and auto executes to install spy ware software as a part of its program.
Prevention and Removal of Spy Ware
Prevention of spy ware is simple
• Ensure that your operating system and application software is patched and protected against known security vulnerabilities. Look up Microsoft website and run the windows update to install patches that are marked critical
• Read the End Users License agreement carefully. There might be information that states that certain information is forwarded to its home site and provides the reasons for the same. Check online to find reviews on the software and information being forwarded to the home site before installing the software.
• Look up the email help center to configure your system such that it cannot install programs automatically.
• Use professional software for proactively blocking ad ware and spy ware threats. Download ad ware and spy ware removers. Ad-Ad ware from Lavasoft and Spybot are two softwares that have received good reviews. There are many other softwares, before buying them it would advisable to look for its reviews on the net or ask some one who is knowledgeable in this area if they would recommend the anti-spy ware software you want to buy. Free spyware detection and free spyware removal software may contain spyware so beware of such products.
nospysoftware.com gives us information on where spyware comes from and how spywares work? Browser helper objects, Free spyware detection etc…tell you more about the propagation of spyware on the internet. Covert installations can damage your computer read to find out more.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Sanya_Jachson
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Monday, July 10, 2006
Is Your Computer Running Slower
Is your computer running slower than ever? Does it crash a lot?
If so it might be because advertisers have loaded it up with Spy and Adaware without your knowledge.
"Spyware" is a common term for files that are installed on your system that allow companies to monitor your Internet activity.
"Adaware" is software that will show you pop up ads over and over. These files can be extremely dangerous to your PC and could cause major problems.
They track the websites you visit, items that you buy online, the emails you send and your Instant Message dialogues. In a worst case scenario they can even record your credit card number, personal identification numbers, and all of your passwords.
I know all of this because I learned the hard way. Fortunately, I never had any personal data stolen, at least that I’m aware of. But every now and then, when least expected, my computer would crash, sometimes resulting in days of lost activity and income.
It seems like I spent a small fortune fixing one problem after another. I bought expensive software programs that actually made my problems worse, then another hard drive that I really didn't need.
Ultimately I had to take my computer to 2 different techs to work out all the bugs. If only I knew then what I know now.
After months of frustration and too many hundreds of dollars I care to admit to I finally learned what it takes to keep my computer healthy and functioning properly.
Below is what I learned and a recommendation that can help you avoid what I went through.
1. Get a spyware removal program. You've heard it before, but have you done it? This helps as your 1st line of defense against hackers and viruses.
2. Avoid opening email attachments from people you don't know. When in doubt, don't do it. Granted, this isn't so easy to do when you're in the people business, but I still encourage you to manage it as best you can. This alone eliminated a lot of my problems.
3. Scan for viruses and clean your registry at every opportunity. I spend a lot of time on the Internet working on my website marketing products, sending and receiving email and the like.
Consequently, my computer is vulnerable to attack from a lot of different ways. So, I scan it for viruses and clean my registry daily; sometimes several times a day depending on how long I've been on it.
If you don't have a good spyware program you should get one. It'll help you optimize your computer's performance, and get it in tip top condition in no time.
Here are the benefits.
They'll let you:
know if you have any files that are infecting your PC
help protect your computer and eliminate trojans, worms, dialers, browser hijackers, etc., and
help you avoid serious problems before they happen
You'll be amazed at how much speed and problem free use you can regain from the use of your computer after you install a good spyware program.
If you don't have one I strongly recommend Spyware Nuker. It's relatively inexpensive and is money well spent to safeguard your computer and personal and professional information stored on it.
You even get to try if for free before you buy it and I believe it comes with a 90 day satisfaction or money back guarantee.
Happy listings and please feel free to call me if I can be of assistance.
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The Nerve Center Of your PC is the WINDOWS REGISTRY
The Nerve Center Of Your PC - Windows Registry - Needs Repairing!
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Why Does it Happen To My PC?
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Windows communicates with its registry dozens of times every second and broken registry keys can make that communication difficult and slow.
Even moderate use of a PC running Windows could result in numerous registry keys and files spread across the Windows registry. Many of these entries are no longer needed or used by Windows and may well disrupt the smooth running of your system.
After just a few days these Windows registry keys and files can begin to accumulate and, over time, will cause your PC to slow down, trigger 'missing' .exe or .dll files messages and finally stop running altogether. If you've had your system for some time then you'll be astonished at the number of unnecessary Windows registry keys and files hanging around, just waiting to strike. Deleted programs often leave a few Windows registry keys and files littered around and these are potential problems in the making.
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Let Error Nuker, your amazing FREE PC Diagnostics tool, identify the precise problems in your Windows registry so you can determine exactly what your PC is suffering from.
Even if your PC is perfectly fine, you should try the diagnostics tool if you want to avoid serious problems before they happen.
Best of all you can keep the tool and find out if your PC has problems for FREE as often as you like.
Why Does it Happen To My PC?
If you are experiencing problems with your PC, or it's no longer performing as it used to, the likelihood is your Windows registry is overloaded with redundant entries created by the Windows operating system or other software.
Windows communicates with its registry dozens of times every second and broken registry keys can make that communication difficult and slow.
Even moderate use of a PC running Windows could result in numerous registry keys and files spread across the Windows registry. Many of these entries are no longer needed or used by Windows and may well disrupt the smooth running of your system.
After just a few days these Windows registry keys and files can begin to accumulate and, over time, will cause your PC to slow down, trigger 'missing' .exe or .dll files messages and finally stop running altogether. If you've had your system for some time then you'll be astonished at the number of unnecessary Windows registry keys and files hanging around, just waiting to strike. Deleted programs often leave a few Windows registry keys and files littered around and these are potential problems in the making.
If you'd like to know just how many redundant Windows registry keys and files are lurking in your PC just download and run Error Nuker - it will scan your Windows registry and give you the report for FREE.
Can I avoid this happening to my PC?
Like most PC users who try our diagnostic check for the first time, it's likely you will find dozens (possibly hundreds) of 'time bomb' Windows registry keys and files, just waiting to create havoc with your system - usually at the most inconvenient moment! Once you see the extent of the problem you'll undoubtedly want to rid these 'time bombs' from your PC as fast as possible. Now here's the good news - Error Nuker will fix them for you, quickly and efficiently with just one powerful mouse click using our Windows Registry Repair Algorithm (WRRA).
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How to clean your registry
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It's a known fact that over 94% of personal computers have corrupt and potentially dangerous files with 150 or more errors on them! Problems with the Windows Registry are a common cause of Windows crashes and error message popups. By using Repair RegistryT regularly and repairing your registry your system should not only be more stable but it will also help Windows run faster.
Don't pay a technician loads of money for an issue that you can easily repair yourself! For the fraction of the cost of getting a new computer or having your old one repaired, Repair Registry can clean up your PC so it's running like new again!
ERROR DOCTOR™ will fix hidden bugs and errors on your PC and increase the overall performance speed of your computer by as much as 300%. Statistics show that 93.7% of personal computers have corrupt and potentially dangerous files with 150 or more errors on them.
Let the award winning ERROR DOCTOR™ software repair those errors for you today so you can enjoy a faster and more efficient PC.
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