Spyware infections are occurring at an alarming rate
. Most estimations claim that up to 90% of all computers are infected by some type of spyware. One way to tell if your computer is infected is if you have noticed a dramatic decrease in your computer's performance. To bring back the performance you once enjoyed, you may have to remove spyware from the system.
The procedure for removing spyware is a two-step process. The first step is discovery and the second step is removal. Unless you plan to manually remove any spyware (only recommended for those that know a great deal about computers and the operating system used), you will need to scan for spyware first; this is the discovery step. The scanning software will scan your memory, hard drive and any other drives that you specify in search of any malicious software. The results of the scan are then presented to you in a list.
The next step, removal, is then performed based on instructions given to the spyware removal tool by you. You can instruct the software to either remove the infections or leave them. There are situations when the tool you are using will not be able to remove certain infections. But most quality spyware removal tools are able to clean your computer very well.
When searching for a spyware removal tool, there are many considerations to be made prior to making a decision. The best advice is to use your favorite search engine to find out what others are saying about the tool you are considering. Some spyware removal tools are actually spyware themselves. Others use spyware or adware as a means to generate sales. There are literally hundreds of tools on the market and being very prudent in your search for the right one is advised.
Usually the first sign of a spyware infection is the slowing down of the tasks that you typically perform on your computer. While there are other possibilities that can slow your computer, performing a check on your system to see if spyware exists should be done as soon as possible. If you choose the right tool for the job and use it to clean your computer of any infections, you will see the performance return to normal.