You did not install Spybot Search & Destroy. You may have downloaded
something with a similar sounding name that may have INSTALLED more spyware
than it will ever remove. A common scam.
Get the *real* utility here (is and always has been free with no forced
registration):
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html
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Maxwell Bluemeanie
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"Wayne L" <enyawspamnot@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:CB77E741-E4A7-4026-AED7-2B4C5D7204C1@microsoft.com...
> Hello Mick - Just downloaded "free" Spybot from their own site.These were
> the
> results -
> First - My computer started making a crackling sound that didn't sound
> healthy.
> Then when it was installed I started scan which turned up 85 something or
> others that it recommended removing.
> I had to use ALT/F4 to stop their popups which wouldn't go away by any
> other
> means.
> Then I was directed to a registration form which charges a one time fee of
> $19.95.
> So I have to pay $19.95 for "free" anti-spyware. What gives? Wayne
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> Wayne L
>
>
> "Mick Murphy" wrote:
>
>> Spybot Search & Destroy is very good anti-spyware.