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@ Cyp - Thanks for the detailed comment - I have used your method on several occasions but have got bit every time with a virus. BUT I was downloading stuff left and right all the time. The biggest tip is to just watch where you go and what you download - and remember that downloading from Limewire, Kazza, and other file download programs is pretty much asking for a virus >

1. AVG
This is an anti-virus software that is free, with auto updates and scheduled scans. It can be used to scan any downloads, email, etc. I have found that this covers almost anything.

2. Spybot Search and Destroy
Great any spyware program. Recently, it added a real time registry blocker which makes it absolutely awesome. You have to run this every now and then to scan for spyware, but its a relatively fast scan. I am constantly amazed at how well this roots out questionable cookies and other spyware.

3. Zone alarm (free version)
I personally love this free firewall because I want to be aware of the programs that are going online. Its very easy to set up and asks when any program is accessing the internet (or trying to come in). You can then develop a rule to always allow access, always disallow access, or just the one time decline/accept access. Very easy to use, and can sometimes block accidentally downloaded viruses from sending information or downloading more information.

4. Adaware (by lavasoft)
Another anti-spyware program that works in a different way then Spybot. I have found that both used together can wipe out nearly everything related to spyware. However, this is another program that you have to run on your own for a one time scan.

Of course, none of these are as important as watching where you surf, and watching what you download. One time I saw that something started installing on my computer, so I quickly shut down my pc (hard boot shut down) to make sure that anything would be stopped… then went into safemode and cleaned everything out with the above scanning programs. Even when you are prepared, stuff can happen.