On Tue, 28 Nov 2006 22:11:51 -0700
Alan Dayley <alandd@consultpros.com> wrote:

> I have not cleaned a Windows system of malware for some time.  Lucky me!
>  However, as a special favor to my wife's friend, I am now committed to
> help them understand why their computer is flaky.  Lucky me!  ;^)

Alan,

As the resident IT guy for my boss' family including the friends and relatives in Chicago, I've found this site very helpful.

http://spywareinfo.com/

They have all the tools and how-tos you will need.
dennisk
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