Help! Troubles with Tracking Cookie & Spyware Pest

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The discussion centers on issues related to tracking cookies and spyware, specifically highlighting a significant loss of Google functionality attributed to these pests. Users recommend using "Ad Aware SE Personal" from Lavasoft as an effective, free solution for removing tracking cookies and spyware. The tool is noted for its ability to resolve issues that prevent access to certain websites and improve overall system performance.

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  • Understanding of tracking cookies and spyware
  • Familiarity with malware removal tools
  • Basic knowledge of web browsing issues
  • Experience with system performance troubleshooting
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  • Download and install Ad Aware SE Personal from Lavasoft
  • Research additional spyware removal tools like Malwarebytes
  • Learn about browser privacy settings to prevent tracking cookies
  • Investigate the impact of tracking cookies on web performance
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This discussion is beneficial for anyone experiencing issues with tracking cookies and spyware, including general computer users, IT support professionals, and individuals looking to enhance their online privacy and system performance.

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Anyone been having more trouble with this "tracking cookie," spyware pest, lately? Been losing about a Google a day for the last week courtesy of the damned thing.
 
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Dern't think the "monkey with a sledgehammer" let it on --- thanks for the link. Last night I go to http://www.radiocarbon.org/Info/ , and try to open links to U.S. labs, get "page cannot be displayed," plus a TF link that hangs the cursor, keyboard, and everything else --- today, fine.
 

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