Anti-Spyware is a MUST! Surfing the web is a sure way to infect your PC with spyware. The best solution is to already have a good anti-spyware program installed. Some free programs like LavaSoft Adaware do not run resident. That means they only go in and clean-up the mess after you're infected! Microsoft's Windows Defender/Antispyware is still free and can be downloaded direct from: Windows Defender Home Page Windows Defender only works if you have updated to Service Pack 2 and you have validated your version of Windows XP. Just look for their "Most Popular" download section or find it directly on their home page and install it. You can also choose other AntiSpyware programs to install. SpyCatcher is a really good program and it's free. Just click this link to get it.