Death to Hackers!

The Cheese's computer was infected by a virus. I've cleaned up enough of the mess that it's usable again, but the source of the infection is still in there. I'm waiting for this software to finish scanning all the places on my computer that its tentacles could be reaching. So far this has taken three hours. I wasn't able to use the computer at all yesterday. The biggest places that these malware programs masquerading as "Anti Spyware" programs are found is gaming sites and porn sites. I do affiliate work with both. I know better than to download any videos or files from non-trusted sites, but thought that I was being asked to download a legitimate software plug, such as comes from Microsoft or Adobe or such. Instead I end up with something called AntiSpyCheck invading my computer. It caused all sorts of problems and I spent most of yesterday looking for a solution. I was stupid. Paranoia when using the computer is far from unwarranted! What these "software companies" who make these products do should be illegal. They are no better than playground bullies extorting other kids for milk money. Do not spend one dime on AntiSpyCheck. It is malware, pure and simple. A legitimate program would never install itself without permission.
I am evaluating AVG Anti-Virus and Spy Hunter. I wish they'd finish scanning already!

Constipated Computer

For the past couple of nights the computer at work has been running like it really needs one of these!

One of my co-workers went and downloaded some "handy tools" such as Hotbar. Do not EVER download Hotbar! This thing is nothing but spyware! I removed it but there are still problems, which have gotten even worse over the past couple of nights. Fuck! My techie knowledge only extends just so far, as do my permissions for messing with this computer.