[header] How to remove spyware from an xp or win 2000 pc [title] Get a hold of a few programs on your computer or on cd-rom : [step] Microsoft windows defender, spybot search & destroy, and ad-aware se, firefox and thunderbird are a good start. Do not install any of these yet. [title] Restart the computer and boot into safe mode by pressing f8 repeatedly as the computer starts up. 
[step] Choose safe mode with network support from the menu that appears. [title] Install and update for spybot and ad-aware when your desktop loads.