[RobRich]

I also recommend taking a look at Spyware Blaster. I have been using this neat little utility for a long time now, and it works great.

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

Spyware Blaster blocks the installation of malicious applications through ActiveX and restricts access from hundreds of known spyware and tracking sites for Internet Explorer. It also blocks tracking cookies in both Internet Explorer and Mozilla/FireFox.

Robert Richmond