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How can I remove all spyware/key loggers from a new computer?

I'm thinking about buying a used apple on ebay. However, I'm concerned about potential spyware. I know that you can wipe a drive clean/repartition but how about something in the BIOS??

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  • 1 decade ago
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    You are infected with spyware if:

    * You see too much pop-up advertisements.

    * Your browser has toolbars that you haven't installed.

    * Your homepage has changed (and you can't change it back).

    * Other settings have changed without your permission.

    * Your computer is slow.

    To get rid of spyware and keep your computer clean you can use an antispyware or even more.

    You can download a antispyware software. There are 10 good anti-spywares.

    here is the reviews: http://top5antispywarereviews.com/

    You can download one and scan your system.

    All are safe and can be trusted.

  • 5 years ago

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Well if it is a Apple computer it might bee using a Mac OS. According to most of the news MAC OS is not affected with computer virus problems But still not so sure about hackers attacks. So it'll be best if you check the apple's site to know what is the catch on this kind of OS. They might also designed a security program for that kind of computer. Also try to check the newsletter of this site's they might provide some information of the latest virus there is that can affect apple computer's and how to keep it away from your computer. http://systemsecurityinstitute.org/

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