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Run spyware and anti-virus scans in safe mode

If your anti-virus finds a virus during a scan, reboot  your computer into Safe Mode (push F8 repeatedly on your keyboard when the computer starts up) and run all anti-virus scans and anti-spyware scans in Safe Mode. This will help get rid of pesky viruses and spyware.

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