Prevention is always better than cure when it comes to viruses and spyware. By the time these programs are on your PC, the damage can already be done.
We can often remove the infection and recover a PC back to normal, but sometimes there is no option but to start again.
Some Useful Links-
Spybot - Search and Destroy
Freeware program for removing spy ware and unwanted tracking cookies. -
HijackThis
A free program to stop spyware sending you to the wrong websites. Only for advanced users. -
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
Free Anti-malware program which removes all types of malware, including a protection monitor which blocks malicious processes before they start.
