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Spyware and adware is defined as any program, applet, ActiveX control, Browser Helper Object, or other code, script, or website which transmits such to a client's computer, or a service which meets one or more of the following criteria:

1. Is installed without a user's explicit knowledge or explicit consent.

2. Uploads information without a user's explicit knowledge or explicit consent.

3. Uploads, associates, or appears to or is readily capable of associating uploaded information with personally-identifiable information, such as registration information or data collected from third-party sources, without a user's explicit knowledge or explicit consent.

The "user" is defined as any person or entity who may use a particular computer on which the alleged spyware, adware, surveillance tool, or code is installed.

Make sure to back up your system before making any changes! It's a good idea to backup your system periodically anyway! Neither I, nor the host, operators, connectivity providers, software suppliers, hosts, nor contributors to this site, are responsible for any damages, loss of work, loss of income, or other claims. This information and the software provided on this site are provided "as-is".