Here are a few helpful websites:

FREE Anti-Virus/Anti-Spyware Software:

• Avast AntiVirus – FREE Home Edition, as well as commercial Pro Edition available.
• AVG AntiVirus – Free and Commercial Editions available.
• SpyBot Search & Destroy – 100% free/donateware spyware/adware removal tool.

FREE System Software:

• CCleaner – (Formerly CrapCleaner) Freeware Registry/”Junk” file cleaner.  Removes unused temporary files, logs, and other garbage files which clog up your computer’s hard-drive.
• Mozilla Firefox – Free alternative to Internet Explorer.  This one is not embedded into your Operating System, and therefore is much more secure.