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gov135 · 05-03-2003, 04:03 AM

I am looking to eliminate the GAIN Network (which is embedded in "free" programs and creates "pop-ups" while on-line) from my computer forever.

It is currently in two applications, one is Divx Pro, the other a cheap 'Freeware' game. I am concerned they may contain spyware.

I am no computer tech at all, so you may need to go slow. Is there an application (preferrably free) that I can download to help eliminate my problem? I have an old computer and would like to save all of its capabilities for stuff I want it to do! Does the 'adware' I hear about eliminate these things?

Any info helps.

Specs:
Windows 98
HD: 2.2G
Processor: Intel Pentium (II?)

BoCo · 05-03-2003, 05:54 AM

You need Ad-Aware 6.0 to get rid of that garbage. Go here: http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/fil...id,7423,00.asp and download it for free.

zf0enix · 05-03-2003, 01:00 PM

Yep. Ad-aware and Popup Stopper are great. I know there's a lot of others out there, but those two have worked for me for quite a while.

KWSN · 05-03-2003, 11:33 PM

SpyBot is great, but I have NO idea on how to stop Spybot from doing a full-PC scan every time I boot up... which is my only problem with it.

gov135 · 05-04-2003, 04:45 AM

Boco, zf0enix, KWSN - many thanks. I feel better about my system now.

05-03-2003, 04:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
gov135 Junkie Location: Midwest	adware I am looking to eliminate the GAIN Network (which is embedded in "free" programs and creates "pop-ups" while on-line) from my computer forever. It is currently in two applications, one is Divx Pro, the other a cheap 'Freeware' game. I am concerned they may contain spyware. I am no computer tech at all, so you may need to go slow. Is there an application (preferrably free) that I can download to help eliminate my problem? I have an old computer and would like to save all of its capabilities for stuff I want it to do! Does the 'adware' I hear about eliminate these things? Any info helps. Specs: Windows 98 HD: 2.2G Processor: Intel Pentium (II?)

05-03-2003, 05:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
BoCo Fear the bunny Location: Hanging off the tip of the Right Wing	You need Ad-Aware 6.0 to get rid of that garbage. Go here: http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/fil...id,7423,00.asp and download it for free. __________________ Activism is a way for useless people to feel important.

05-03-2003, 01:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
zf0enix Psycho Location: PacNW	Yep. Ad-aware and Popup Stopper are great. I know there's a lot of others out there, but those two have worked for me for quite a while. __________________ One step closer to the edge...

05-03-2003, 11:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
KWSN green	SpyBot is great, but I have NO idea on how to stop Spybot from doing a full-PC scan every time I boot up... which is my only problem with it. __________________ Your arms are broken!

05-04-2003, 04:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
gov135 Junkie Location: Midwest	Boco, zf0enix, KWSN - many thanks. I feel better about my system now.