Drew_Benton wrote:
1. Get an antivirus software such as Norton or McAfee
2. Get a good anti-malware scanner such as AdAware or SyBot
3. Use a 3rd party browser, such as FireFox or Opera
4. Use "Windows Defender"
5. Don't be dumb and download hacks, porn, illegal software and visit sites one should not be going to.
It's not about having the tools to remove it, it's about having to tools to not get it (i.e. Good computing knowledge).
Some other good products:
1. Kaspersky Antivirus
2. Spy Sweeper
3. System Mechanic
4. Windows Firewall