We get this one a lot. Your computer comes with a certain way to start called Safe Mode. This is a stripped down version of your computer with no frills. No fancy wallpaper or settings, no startup programs, nothing runs unless you say so. For this reason it’s a great way to find out what’s wrong with your computer, and in most cases help you get rid of spyware.
To start your computer in Safe Mode, turn off your computer and perform these steps in this order:
1. press the power button
2. start tapping the F8 key on your keyboard while your computer is starting
(you’ll find it along the top row of your keyboard)
3. Stop tapping F8 when you see this screen:
4. now use the arrow keys on the keyboard to get to Safe Mode, or my personal choice, Safe Mode with Networking. This will start the computer in Safe Mode.
If you’re trying to get rid of spyware and adware, try running a scan in safe mode first. It just might do the trick.
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