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Kaspersky says it's clean.  Here's the report:

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KASPERSKY ONLINE SCANNER 7.0 REPORT
 Thursday, May 28, 2009
 Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 (build 2600)
 Kaspersky Online Scanner  version: 7.0.26.13
 Program database last update: Thursday, May 28, 2009 08:03:36
 Records in database: 2263545
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Scan settings:
   Scan using the following database: extended
   Scan archives: yes
   Scan mail databases: yes

Scan area - My Computer:
   A:\
   C:\
   D:\
   E:\
   F:\

Scan statistics:
   Files scanned: 163360
   Threat name: 0
   Infected objects: 0
   Suspicious objects: 0
   Duration of the scan: 06:16:15

No malware has been detected. The scan area is clean.

The selected area was scanned.

[evilfantasy]

Looks good.

Use the Secunia Software Inspector to check for out of date software.

• Click Start Now
  
• Check the box next to Enable thorough system inspection.
  
• Click Start
  
• Allow the scan to finish and scroll down to see if any updates are needed.
• Update anything listed.

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Go to Microsoft Windows Update and get all critical updates.

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I suggest using WOT - Web of Trust. WOT is a free Internet security addon for your browser. It will keep you safe from online scams, identity theft, spyware, spam, viruses and unreliable shopping sites. WOT warns you before you interact with a risky website. It's easy and it's free.

SpywareBlaster - Secure your Internet Explorer to make it harder for ActiveX programs to run on your computer. Also stop certain cookies from being added to your computer when running Mozilla based browsers like Firefox.
* Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer from Spyware and Malware
* If you don't know what ActiveX controls are, see here

Check out Keeping Yourself Safe On The Web for tips and free tools to help keep you safe in the future.

Also see Slow Computer? It May Not Be Malware for free cleaning/maintenance tools to help keep your computer running smooth.