Are you using these basic security programs?
(They're all free.)
aČ freeewido security suiteAd-AwareSpybot S&DThese 2, will help prevent spyware/malware from being installed in the first place:
SpywareblasterSpywareGuardDownload these programs,
update them, and then run them.
These programs,
updated and
used regularly, will do a lot to keep your computer clean of spyware, trojans, keyloggers, browser hijackers, etc...
When installing
ewido security suite, under
Additional Options uncheck:
Install background guardInstall scan via context menuImportant:Please read
this tutorial on Spybot S&D before using it. Spybot can do
SERIOUS damage, if not used properly.
Helpful Tutorials:
Using Ad-Aware SEUsing SpywareBlasterUsing SpywareGuardUsing Ewido