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Viruses Viruses are short programs written to create instability within your PC. The virus may damage the file structure, rename or delete vital files, send out documents such as spreadsheets to unknown people and may install backdoors onto your computer to take control and gather information. For the latest information on Viruses: Visit the Symantec Security Response page Spyware Although spyware/adware is not considered a virus it can produce similar symptoms on your PC. Some of these symptoms include: PC may experience slow downs Multiple error messages Inability to connect to the internet and web pages Fail to boot up These are just a few of the symptoms that spyware/adware cause. Spyware is like having a wire tap on your PC, it gathers information about you and your browsing habits, as well as your email address. Any one who browses the internet will inevitably get spyware/adware on their PC. Microsoft recommends the following two programs for spyware/adware removal: Ad Aware SE Personal and Spybot Search and Destroy.