What can I do to clean spyware etc. from my PC and keep it off?

You should be using a good AV program like AVG 7 FREE (or Norton or McAfee Anti-Virus), a firewall such as ZoneAlarm free and a combination of Anti Spyware programs. I use the following group on my XP Home Edition. AdAware SE/Personal, Spybot Search & Destroy, Spyware Blaster, Spyware Guard and Rootkit Revealer.

Using a combination of the following programs your PC will be much more secure than it is now.

For more added security against bad web sites, Search Google for keyword HOSTS file for information to set up a custom HOSTS file.

SPYWARE BLOCKERS/REMOVERS:

Spybot Search & Destroy, a great anti Spyware program, can be downloaded from:

http://www.spybot.info/en/mirrors/index.html

AdAware SE/Personal. Another top notch anti Spyware program, can be downloaded from: http://www.lavasoft.de/

Spyware Blaster, can be downloaded from: http://www.majorgeeks.com/download2859.html

ANTI-VIRUS PROTECTION:

AVG 7 FREE will keep your computer free of viruses, trojans, dialers, etc. It can be downloaded from: http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/

vCleaner, a free Virus Checker from Grisoft can be downloaded from: http://www.infinitevelocity.com/tips/tips_vcleaner.htm

REGISTRY CLEANER:

Easy Cleaner, is an excellent Registry Cleaner and can be downloaded from: http://personal.inet.fi/business/toniarts/ecleane.htm

Scroll down to "Download & Installation" to find this free download.

FIREWALL:

The XP windows firewall blocks incoming hackers but does nothing to stop any Trojans already on your PC from contacting their Home Base. Download the FREE version "Zone Alarm" here to prevent this activity.
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/trial_zaFamily/trial_zaFamily.jsp?lid=home_freedownloads

OTHER:

See other 'MUST HAVE' free downloads at: http://www.majorgeeks.com/page.php?id=20
Keylogger Detection Software http://dewasoft.com/privacy/i-hate-keyloggers.htm and http://dewasoft.com/privacy/kldetector.htm
Rootkit Revealer: http://www.majorgeeks.com/Rootkit_Revealer_d4652.html
PC Optimization Tool: http://www.ccleaner.com/download/
Ensure your PC is running in STEALTH mode with Shields UP!!: https://www.grc.com/
Check out other valuable tips at http://www.grc.com/default.htm
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