JL-
Just have to put my 2cents in. Here are some things to help you besides a firewall. Install,update and run the following:
Ad-Aware,Spybot search and destroy, Spyware Blaster, Spyware Guard.
Get a better browser and mail client-Try mozilla or firefox+thunderbird
Learn to practice “safe hex”. http://www.claymania.com/safe-hex.html
And don’t forget to update windows every month ::slight_smile:
-max