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Desktop Changes/Slow Computer
“WHY IS MY COMPUTER SO SLOW?” is a very popular question asked by your co-workers or employees. The first item that comes to mind is that the computer needs to be upgraded by adding more memory or maybe a faster processor. Most of the time, this is not the case. Most issues with computer performance stem from the fact that there are too many programs that are “running” behind the scenes. These background programs may be the result of SPYWARE. |
 Does your desktop look like this? |
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You may not be aware that each time you install an application, game or utility, it makes changes to the computer in the background. Then there are the smaller applications that load and run at startup that you might not be aware of. These programs are called SPYWARE and are of concern to all computer pros worldwide. These applications are downloaded from the internet. When you intentionally or non-intentionally click content of pop-ups that appear in your browser or simply browse some web sites, you authorize a download of a program to occur. This is a way that worms and viruses can enter your computer. This is of major concern for your computer’s overall security. Many of these programs are used to throw up advertisements on your desktop even when your browser is closed. Some programs that are downloaded to your computer are used by hackers to access your computer even with a “Firewall” in place. The problem does not go away on its own, it only compounds and gets worse. |
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