You might have some form of spyware or virus on your computer if:

• You notice new toolbars, links, or favourites that you did not intentionally add to your web browser.
• Your home page, mouse pointer, or search program changes unexpectedly.
• You type the address for a specific website (for example, a search engine), but you are taken to a different website without notice.
• You see pop-up ads, even if you're not on the Internet.
• Your computer suddenly starts running more slowly that it usually does.
• You have documents that have moved to another folder or are missing
• Your Operating System encounters unexpected faults or errors.

There might be spyware or a virus on your computer even if you don't see any symptoms. This type of software can collect information about you and your computer without your knowledge or consent. To help protect your privacy and your computer, we recommend that you run Element TotalProtect and keep it up to date at all times.