Kayman wrote:

> A-S applications.

SpywareBlaster (proactive protection).

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

I like to use a Hosts file too. (proactive protection).

http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm

Use noscript in FireFox (proactive protection).

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/722

As you can see, I believe in proactive protection. Stop the spyware
before it has the chance to even infect your PC.