How to Know if Your Computer Has Been Tracked

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Disconnect your computer from the internet.

   Uninstall any anti-virus software you have currently installed (obviously, if you have anti-virus software which you are happy with, then leave it installed).
   
   This is to avoid anti-virus clashes which may render your computer unusable. , If you already have a full anti-virus suite, that is up to date and includes all of the following three components, then skip to step
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   Otherwise, for your computer to be secure you will need to download all of the following which you do not already have; Install an anti-virus scanner with real-time and heuristic scanning; Comodo BoClean and AVG Free work.
   
   Install an anti-spyware scanner; HijackThis and Spybot S&D work. ,,, Connect your computer to the Internet again, and allow them to update fully. , If anyone has hacked your computer, the malware should be detected, and hopefully the software can remove it.
   
   Now your computer should be more secure. , You should be able to prevent nearly all attacks on your computer, provided you use your computer in a sensible manner.
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   Step 2: Go into control panel

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   Step 3: and choose uninstall a program.

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   Step 4: Secure your computer.

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   Step 5: Install a firewall to replace the weak windows firewall; ZoneAlarm works great.

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   Step 6: Consider using intrusion detection software.

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   Step 7: Install all of the required programs.

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   Step 8: Run the anti-virus scanner and anti-spyware scanners.

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   Step 9: Update your Operating System

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    Step 10: Anti-Virus and Anti-Spy Ware software automatically or regularly

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    Step 11: at least once a week.

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