Hi there cyber gurus - need your help! I am RUNNING windows xp HOME and I recently connected to a new broadband server without any undated antispyware on my computer (dumb I know :-/) Consequently I received a flood of spyware which would cause my computer to freeze up everytime I was connected to the net. I downloaded Adaware, Spybot and Windows antispy as well as another free antivirus program (ASL?) and ran them on my computer. They picked up a lot of spyware and I was able to clean it - but it would keep reappearing whenever I connected to the net. My PC works fine when I'm not on the net but FREEZES up whenever I connect. I've tried about five of the latest antivirus/spyware programs but nothing seems to work. Any solutions? (short of wiping the whole drive and starting again)best option.......scan in safe mode f8 key on boot...disconnect from the net......and disable system restore.....And just to answer your question in the subject line, YES. Spyware CAN block internet access if that's what it was designed to do.

[glb]Flame[/glb]However, it would no longer be spyware as spyware was designed to relay through your personal information. It can not do this when your Internet connection is malfunctioning.

However, large amounts of spyware may still cause your Internet connection to become unusable.

I advise you to install the following applications:

AVG Free
-- Anti virus scanner
Adaware SE Personal
-- Anti spyware scanner
Microsoft Antispyware
-- Anti spyware scanner. Windows XP Home and Professional only.
Spybot Search & Destroy
-- Anti spyware scanner
ZoneAlarm Free
-- Free FIREWALL - more user friendly
Sygate Personal
-- Free firewall - more configuration options
Thanks will give it a try and let u know how i go...Be sure to disable any other anti viruses you have (Such as Norton), if you decide to use AVG's resident shield..
I just deleted my Norton... It's a piece of crap.I agree ..........nav/nsw.......kills pcs......ghost is ok......Microsoft Antispyware works on W2K too.
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