subject: Adware Infected Laptop signs & Remedies [print this page] It is an age of connectivity and whether you like it or not you definitely need to use internet. With use of internet evolves the risk of adware, malware,
and viruses. Adware is one of the most common attacks that your laptop might get infected with. It is defined as malicious software code scripted to
automatically display, play and download unwanted advertisements to your laptop.
Now identifying the signs of adware attack is not easy. But once you can identify the following symptoms you can get a laptop repair for the adware either
through an antivirus scan or some service.
Typically there are four kinds of adware attacks which includes;
1) Hijacked Browser Literally it means the hijack of your browser by the adware. It is a deliberate marketing and advertising attempt in which your browser
behaves unexpectedly with following symptoms.
1.A new homepage is set which of course you did not specify.
2.You are automatically redirected to websites which you do not want visit when you click on the search results or a hyperlink.
3.Unknown search bar is installed which you did not install.
4.Your browser has unknown favorites and bookmarks.
2) Slow computer Performance - This is top sign to hint that system might have been infected by an adware. Performance of you laptop is the first thing
theses adware target. Common signs include;
1.Sluggish computer start-ups.
2.Occasional without any reason computer crashes or freezes.
3.Loading of laptop programs take more than usual time.
4.Your system shuts down for no particular reason.
3) Mysterious Toolbar & Application - If your web browser shows some alien toolbar or application that you did not install then you might have been attacked
by adware. These are mostly bundled with freeware you install. Then the adware can monitor your browsing habits, collect critical data and search results.
These adware then send collected data to third party who can use them as per the requirement. For this very reason it is advisable not to install freeware
from unknown origins or non-reliable websites.
4) Excessive Popup & Adverts - It is a technique by which your browsing history is collected by tracking your browser cookies. These days you can opt out of
these ads. Yet some adware can be real pesters, they can work even if you have opted out.
While browsing, if you get messages something like "You computer is infected, scan now" or "Your computer just froze, scan to see the infection" never click
on such adds or click on okay or cancel button on the add. In both situation it the adware will install itself on your computer and reduce its competency
greatly. Instead close the browser and avoid visiting that website again.
