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Like_Yeah007 View Member Profile	Apr 22 2007, 03:13 PM Post #1
New Member Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 15-April 07 Member No.: 124,794	Alright, i have Symantec Norton Anti-Virus and its pretty good. but evrytime i scan my whole computer it says i keep getting Tracking Cookies, Viruses, Trackwares and Adwares but i was wondering why it didnt send me a notification pop up or something telling me my computer was "infected" with that?? and is there any other good anti-viruses out there?? and is there any program that blocks tracking cookies?? This post has been edited by Like_Yeah007: Apr 22 2007, 03:13 PM

oldf@rt View Member Profile	Apr 22 2007, 03:23 PM Post #2
Forum Addict Group: BC Advisor Posts: 2,609 Joined: 6-November 05 From: Avondale, Arizona USA Member No.: 39,726	Try checking the list of free applications here at bleeping computer: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic3616.html Tracking cookies are not much to worry about. programs such as ad aware or spybot Search & Destroy will remove them. If you are still worried about possible malware, please read the preparation guide for posting a hijack this log here: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic34773.html there are great instructions on how to scan with ad aware and spybot and some free online virus scanners. http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic93.html check this link also, please. This post has been edited by oldf@rt: Apr 22 2007, 03:24 PM -------------------- The name says it all -- 59 and holding permanently WARNING _{Links I provide might cause brain damage}

TMacK View Member Profile	Apr 22 2007, 03:36 PM Post #3
Bleepin' Mod Group: Moderator Posts: 4,613 Joined: 18-March 06 From: B.C. Canada Member No.: 59,826	If you are going to replace your Norton Anti-Virus, please follow the instructions in How To Completely Remove Norton Security Products. -------------------- Join Bleeping Computers Folding@home Team and Help find a cure. I am thankful for laughter, except when milk comes out of my nose. ~Woody Allen

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