Typically, pop up ads that advertise anti-spyware software applications are designed to goad you into purchasing the advertised product. In some cases, these pop ups indicate that spyware has been detected on the computer and the message urges the computer user to purchase, download, and install the advertised anti-spyware program immediately.
In many cases, this is a false positive and no spyware actually exists on the computer except for the application that is creating the pops. Unfortunately, if an unsuspecting individual does what the message suggests and obtains the advertised “so called” anti-spyware application, he is sure to be installing a spyware program.
In order to convince the user that the program is legitimate, the advertised anti-spyware application will mimic legitimate anti-spyware applications in an attempt to convince the user that it is legitimate. In fact, once the computer user downloads this program, the pop ups will stop. Unfortunately, this does not mean that the spyware has gone away, but rather, it has simply taken on a new appearance.
The easiest and most secure way to stop these unwanted pop ups from occurring is to run an anti-spyware application. A number of legitimate programs are available for purchase as well as for free use. Each of these programs will efficiently remove the spyware including the recurring pop up ads from the computer.
It’s important to note that any anti-spyware or anti-virus application that you install on your computer needs to be updated on a regular basis. The individuals who create spyware and viruses are constantly changing their applications in an effort to stay one step ahead of anti-spyware and anti-virus programs. Therefore, as modifications are made to various forms of malware, so too must the anti-spyware and anti-virus programs adapt themselves to these changes.
In order to rid your computer of this annoying pop up as well as any other spyware and other forms of malware, it will be necessary to download and install a legitimate program that has proven to be reliable. In fact, since you are already familiar with the filetonic web site, I suggest getting their free download for their spyware and adware scanner.
Once you click on the download box, a pop up window for the program will appear with the name of the program: XoftSpySE_RW.exe and the option to save or cancel. Save the program to your hard drive and run it immediately. The pop ups should stop appearing once you have run either or another anti-spyware program.
Additional applications that you can consider installing on your computer to rid it of spyware and adware are available. One that I can also recommend is Ad-Aware from Lavasoft. This anti-spyware program is excellent at ridding your computer of unwanted applications such as adware and spyware. If you decide to download this application, be careful that you download the free version unless you want the paid version.
Also, if you’re using Internet Explorer 7.0, make sure that the Pop-up blocker feature is enabled. Go to Tools > Pop-up Blocker and make your adjustments.
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