Also using Adaware personal - free spybot remover -- works well
another AV scanner that will work is at
www.Trendmicro.com
follow the links to HouseCall --- it's a java based or kernel
online virus scan not bad for a free scan and is updated daily
by trendmicro -- makers of PCcillin and other progs.
oh and for a Award winning - easy to use FW -- try Zonealarm.
the makers of it are known for helping the Dept Of Def.