Microsoft in all their genius left gaping holes in their operating systems and internet browsers that malicious parties are taking advantage of. They slow down your computer, give you annoying ads, and invade your privacy. Most of them can be removed, but I have come across some that could not. These types of programs are called malware.
Malware (mal´wãr) (n.) Short for malicious software, software designed specifically to damage or disrupt a system, such as a virus or a Trojan horse.
Besides viruses and Trojan horses, you're dealing with other types of malware programs now:
Adware - These are the wonderful little programs that bring you popups through your internet browser, scripts, or the messenger service in windows. These slow the PC down by constantly pulling ads from various servers.
Spyware - These programs track what you search for and where you go on the internet and send that to vendors to better profile you. Some can even have keyloggers that can record ANYTHING you type, including passwords, credit card numbers, etc. These slow the PC down by constantly sending information they gather to various servers, and are a great privacy concern.
Browser Hijackers - These programs reset your internet browser home page, and some will even reset it back if you change it. These are just plain obnoxious.
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