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What is Adware? a slightly less malicious form of Spyware which usually displays unwanted pop-up advertisements.
How does it harm my system? Adware can do a number of different things to your system. It can monitor and profile your web usage and direct pop up ads based on your surfing habits. most peer-to-peer file sharing programs come bundle with Adware and the user is only notified of this is in the fine print of the End User License Agreement. Adware is not as dangerous as other infections, but it can be incredibly annoying. These are the types of programs that download files onto your computer by saying they are necessary for certain websites to work or without notifying you at all. They can take up your computers resources and are largely responsible for the countless popup ads you receive on the web.
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