First, I hope that I am posting in the correct location. Here's what I got: Keep in mind, I did this stuff before finding this forum. A couple of days ago I got a virus/malware that presented itself with a blue background and a wallpaper ad that said, Warning! Computer infected with spyware. Please update your antivirus software. Something like that. Symptoms were that my internet browser continuously redirected to anti-virus software sites. First, I downloaded Ad-Aware and ran that. It didnt help. Next, I downloaded HiJackThis! and ran that, deleted some stuff it found but still had problems. Luckily, I don't think I deleted anything too important. Next, I downloaded Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. It found tons of stuff, I cleaned it all and now everything seems to be working good. I love you, Malwarebytes! Now that it seems like I have gotten rid of this, how do I make sure? And how do I stay protected going forward? Thanks in advance.