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gov135 · 05-03-2003, 06:03 AM

I am looking to eliminate the GAIN Network (which is embedded in "free" programs and creates "pop-ups" while on-line) from my computer forever.

It is currently in two applications, one is Divx Pro, the other a cheap 'Freeware' game. I am concerned they may contain spyware.

I am no computer tech at all, so you may need to go slow. Is there an application (preferrably free) that I can download to help eliminate my problem? I have an old computer and would like to save all of its capabilities for stuff I want it to do! Does the 'adware' I hear about eliminate these things?

Any info helps.

Specs:
Windows 98
HD: 2.2G
Processor: Intel Pentium (II?)

05-03-2003, 06:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
gov135 Junkie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Midwest	adware I am looking to eliminate the GAIN Network (which is embedded in "free" programs and creates "pop-ups" while on-line) from my computer forever. It is currently in two applications, one is Divx Pro, the other a cheap 'Freeware' game. I am concerned they may contain spyware. I am no computer tech at all, so you may need to go slow. Is there an application (preferrably free) that I can download to help eliminate my problem? I have an old computer and would like to save all of its capabilities for stuff I want it to do! Does the 'adware' I hear about eliminate these things? Any info helps. Specs: Windows 98 HD: 2.2G Processor: Intel Pentium (II?)