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A program is telling me to uninstall its competitor; should I?
On install some anti-malware programs may warn if issues might result. Occasionally one of those issues is the presence of a competing product. (Continue reading...)

Every time I boot Windows tells me "STCLOADER.EXE" appears to be corrupt. What do I do?
When your computer shows that STCLOADER.EXE is corrupt, it's best to run a spyware removal tool as that file known to be spyware. (Continue reading...)

How can I be sure that there isn't "legitimate" spyware on my machine?
Monitoring software, used by parents and corporations, act very much like spyware. Ideally anti-spyware tools will tell you if they're installed. (Continue reading...)

How do I get rid of these porn links that keep coming back in my favorites?
Links to sites that you haven't been to can appear for various reasons. You can begin by checking for spyware. (Continue reading...)

I keep getting the error 'fash.exe failed to start ...' - how do I stop it?
The error "fash.exe failed to start" is a probably a form of spyware/malware and can be fixed and prevented with a spyware scanner. (Continue reading...)

I run Anti-Spyware software, why do I still get infected?
There are a few possible reasons why someone would become infected even if they run Anti-Spyware software. (Continue reading...)

So just how sneaky can spyware be?
Much of what we call spyware, like adware, can be relatively benign. But there's definitely the more intrusive, damaging kind of spyware as well. (Continue reading...)

Spyware: How do I remove and avoid spyware?
There are some important steps to take to deal with the ever-present concern of how to remove and avoid spyware. (Continue reading...)

What do I do if my spyware scanner hangs?
It's best to update your spyware scanner or even try a new one if the scanner hangs. (Continue reading...)

Why do I get a WJView Error on Startup?

Why do I keep getting a wtoolsa error in kernel32.dll?
A wtoolsa error in kernel32.dll means there's spyware on your machine, and a spyware scan is needed to remove it. (Continue reading...)

Why does my anti-spyware program keep reporting the same cookies?
Many anti-spyware programs repeatedly report cookie or tracking cookie issues. Are those spyware? Maybe. Maybe not. Some thoughts on what to do. (Continue reading...)

about:blank hijacked my homepage - how do I fix it?
Although difficult to eradicate, removing the about:blank hijacker on your home page is possible. (Continue reading...)