Fighting Malware

RKill is a free program that attempts to terminate known malware processes so that your normal security software can then run and clean your computer of infections. So, if you think you have a malware issue, you should download and install RKill before running your malware scans. Also, when you believe you have a malware issue, run RKill and your scans in safe mode without networking after first being sure you have updated your anti-malware programs.

RK: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/anti-virus/rkill

There is no reason to buy anti-malware programs because there are very good free ones. Microsoft Security Essentials will give you excellent real-time protection. SuperAntiSpyware, MalwareBytes, and HitMan Pro will do deep scans and they (or other such free excellent programs) should be run at least once a week as part of one's weekly maintenance routine. SAS and MB also have paid versions which will give you additional real-time protection.

MSE: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/products/security-essentials

SAS: http://www.superantispyware.com/

MB: http://www.malwarebytes.org/

HMP: http://www.surfright.nl/en/hitmanpro  [Note: If running in SafeMode, use safe mode with networking]

Here is a list of all the security software that is available to you: http://www.techsupportalert.com/long-list.htm/Probably%20the%20Best%20Free%20Security%20List%20in%20the%20World