[snooker]

I use adware and spybot. Then Norton and AVG for viruses. Scan with all the above on max and use the ad prevent settings when done. Often you can dump a lot of the slow down by erasing all cookies.

If you haven't already switch to mozilla or firefox for a better browser.

Linux is the final solution.

[GummyIII]

Most folks don't realize Spybot has TeaTimer and Resident. They block changes to the registry and warn of changes to homepages, etc.... I use it and Webroot's Spy Sweeper. They work well.