>Yes, I know. AdAware doesn't seem to do a complete job though. I was looking for special programs, registry edits, updates, etc. Just using AdAware is like cutting the tail off of a lizard... it's going to come back.
Writing your own spyware solution, or your own antivirus solution, is a tough job - there are literally thousands of pests you have to recognize. I think that if AdAware doesn't seem satisfactory for you, you are better off getting another purchased program.
Unless you want to dedicate several man-years of programming, and eventually sell your own spyware solution.
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