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Have you already been infected with Win32 Virus

Prevention is the best medicine when it comes to virus protection but many times people start searching for cures only after they've been the victim of Win32 spyware. Many internet service providers offer Win32 spyware removal software for free. If you've been infected your best bet is to check with them first. If Win32 Removal is not part of their standard offering and you're running Windows XP or later you can use Windows Defender. All you need to do is find the tool on your machine and let it scan your system. The is a good first line of defense. Win32 spyware creators are getting more and more crafty though and sometimes even Windows own defenses are not enough.