It seems today that every website is warning you that your computer is infected with malicious software. They want you to download their quick fix to fix everything that has ever been wrong with your computer. But how do you tell if your computer is infected with malicious software? We have prepared a list of the most common signs that can help you actually diagnose whether your computer has software on it that should be eradicated.
The first and biggest warning sign that a computer is infected with spyware or viruses is the speed of the computer. Despite what IT people will tell you, a computer should generally run at about 80% of the speed that it ran at when you purchased it. If you have noticed that your computer takes ten times as long to turn on and to shut off than it used to, it is probably a good idea to get it checked for bad programs. The easiest way to do that is with malicious software removal tools. When you launch a program, if it locks up your mouse and your Read more: