How do you remove spyware, malware and their cousins?

What would be the best antivirus & antispyware software to buy?

It all depends on the malware infecting your system . With 100,000 different types of malware it is important to know the exact one.

Run an online virus scan like ESET Online Scan

And you need the essential anti spyware tools

Hi, red grasshopper121

There are a lot of anti-virus and anti-spyware programs that a person could choose from to buy. I like to use the free ones that are available. What I currently use is ZoneAlarm coupled with AVG Free Edition. If you do a Google search for either of them, and include the word Free in the search. You will be able to find them. I rarely have any problems with spyware or viruses.

I'm sure that there will be others who will come along to address your question.

Thanks!

I just really want something that will get rid of my computer problems.

Time to read through the maintenance tips in this thread: https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/comput...rs-233870.html

Should I buy a 2008 Antispyware/anti virus software or 2009?

Here's a couple links to reviews, Bitdefender is listed as #1, personally like Kaspersky for myself

AntiVirus Software Reviews 2008
AntiVirus Software Review 2008

PC Antivirus Reviews | 2008 Antivirus Software

But should I buy 2008 or 2009?

Go with 2009, but the ratings will still be consistent as far as they are listed in the reviews

Thanks for that!

How do I get rid of malware ihave windows one care

If you're using Windows OneCare, you'll have to point your questions at them and their forums:

Windows Live OneCare

I doubt many power computer users here use nor recommend this particular product.

I am deciding on buying an antispyware/antivirus software. I wanted to know if you can use windows xp programs for window vista?

Yes in some cases, best to check with the supplier.
I have to ask WHY are you paying money for a security solution!?

There's no other way to get rid of my computer problems.

Errrr yes there is.
For starters do a full scan from here: TREND MICRO HouseCall 6.5

Sorry It didn't work for me.

Can all the Anti spyware/Virus software detect and remove all of your computer problems?

As I mean by that is will they all pick up the same problems.