Some less harmful adware may go away if you uninstall it (Control Panel -> Programs and Features). If that does not work: You can run and update the following '''free''' anti virus software: 1. Malwarebytes (Free version) - http://www.malwarebytes.org 2. Spybot Search & Destroy - http://www.safer-networking.org 3. Spyware Terminator - http://www.spywareterminator.com In addition, there are a number of forums you can use to help get rid of your infection. These include: *http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/ *http://forums.spybot.info/ *http://www.spywarewarrior.com/index.php