How Do You Delete Spyware In XP 2009?
Spyware can be a destructive presence on your computer. Malware programs can download advertisements to your computer and result in your Internet browser popping up multiple ads and can drastically slow your computer’s performance. If you have Windows XP 2009, there are several options at your disposal that help eliminate spyware from your computer. Download Windows Defender. Defender is a Microsoft anti-malware program that is available for free for Windows XP ’09 users. You will need to verify you have a registered version of XP. Go to Microsoft’s website listed below for the download. Update Defender to make sure it has the most current spyware definitions. The program should automatically update itself but there is a one-touch update option on Defender as well that will manually instruct the program to update. Scan your computer with Defender and delete any files that are flagged as hazardous.
