how can I check for SpyBots and other invasion things on my computer

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how can I check for SpyBots and other invasion things on my computer

I am beginning to have odd things happen to my computer. Someone told me to check for SpyBots, but I don't know how. I participate on Blog Talk Radio, and was informed they use these spybot things. How do I find out if there are invasive things like this affecting my computer?

In the last 2 days I've had two windows pop up saying I needed to restart the computer. This has never happened before. Any help anyone?

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Feb 28, 2012 5:06 PM

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Feb 28, 2012 5:49 PM in response to maggiquinlan

maggiquinlan wrote:

In the last 2 days I've had two windows pop up saying I needed to restart the computer. This has never happened before. Any help anyone?

Like this? http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3742

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Feb 28, 2012 5:53 PM in response to maggiquinlan

Forget about the advise on the spybots. That person doesn't have the foggiest idea what is going on.

You are having kernel panics. The most likely casue for kernel panics is hardware problems usually RAM that has gone bad.

Go to http://thexlab.com/faqs/kernelpanics.html for a good procedure on how to find out what is causing the kernel panics.

Allan

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Feb 28, 2012 6:09 PM in response to Allan Eckert

Thanks Allan,

I'll follow the instructions for a Safe Boot, and then get into the Apple store ASAP. Otherwise this is all way over my head. I really appreciate your knowledge and support.

Thanks very much

Maggi

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