Raz says:
Here's a quick guide to removing spyware/viruses and safely securing your PC.[quote]First of all, get an anti-virus program: http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_dwnl_free.phpYou can do a quick online check whether you have any spyware installed on your PC by visiting this url: http://www.doxdesk.com/parasite/[/quote]Then go to: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ and make sure you have all the critical updates.
Thirdly go here: http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=download
Download the spyware remover and run it.And finally, to stop ALL worms dead in their track and to make yourself instantly immunable, install the built-in firewall: http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/windowsxp/firewall.asp
OR get a very good (free) firewall here: http://soho.sygate.com/products/spf_standard.htm