How do you prevent them coming? Latest
antispyware programs can protect you in real time. When you browse and
as you install programs, these antispyware can prompt you, warn you and
block spywares.
Microsoft antispyware is a new entry in this
area and they are frequently updating the signatures of their program.
The programs interface is quite elaborate with option to do a "quick
scan", thorough scan, browser hijack settings removal etc.
How do you remove them? Free programs like
Ad-aware can scan your PC, detect and remove spyware. Other programs
with more elaborate features are available from links provided in the
right side of this page.