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    slow internet problems with spyware?

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by jiffry1017, Oct 3, 2008.

  1. jiffry1017

    jiffry1017 Notebook Geek

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    hi.

    So a friend of mine installed cyberdefender as an anti-spyware remover. However, cyberdefender is actually spyware. I managed to remove the cyberdefender from the computer. I also ran ccleaner. However, the internet is extremely slow. The next step I'm going to do is install superantispyware and run a scan.

    Is there anything else i could do to fix the slow internet speed?
     
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    jcovelli Notebook Deity

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    reset the tcp with a tcpdoctor or some other program
     
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    Make sure to read/follow instructions on this page of dslreports.com, if you want to use Dr. TCP.
     
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    so i noticed that when my friend opens up internet explorer, right when its opened a black dialog box (similar to the cmd prompt) will popup and disappear. is it possible that the internet is slow because of leftover spyware from cyberdefender?
     
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