[TomServo]

Most of the spyware and adware issues I have seen can all be traced to "free" software downloaded and purposely installed.

Exactly. I have an Aunt who can't help but click on every damned link (i.e. 'Click Here - You've Won [insert crap here]) on the I'net. She has to call tech support every other damned day.

She won't listen to me, though.

[ShadowAce]

I have an Aunt who can't help but click on every damned link (i.e. 'Click Here - You've Won [insert crap here]) on the I'net.

I can think of at least two ways to fix that right off the top of my head.