Here are some ways to prevent adware or spyware from being installed on your computer. You can also detect and remove programs if they are already installed on your computer a swell. If you follow these tips, it will help you from having the nuisance of adware being installed on your computer.

First, try and stay away from malicious sites. Many warez, free movie streaming, adult sites and free software download websites are adware infested neighborhoods. The reason why these sites are infested with such programs is because they need a way to monetize their website as the

If you can also use certain types of software that will check to see if the software you’re about to download contains spyware or adware. Spychecker is a free software that you can use to check for malicious programs.

If you do download programs onto your computer from bad neighborhood sites, you can use software such as Spychecker to check for adware and spyware before you download the program. Also you can run the potential download file through your anti-virus software. Most antivirus software can also check for spyware and adware.

Lastly, use a firewall on your computer. Firewalls block unwanted programs from entering your computer and gathering information. If adware cannot communicate with the internet and with your compute simultaneously, then the adware program will not work. You should also get in the habit of running an anti-virus or adware detection software such as Malwarebytes. Run the scan daily during a time when you’re away from the computer.