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tiny, there is two ways to get scumware - seeded downloads, the other part (much more nasty) is the people who use security holes to force downloads and install shit on your system as you surf.
By moving to firefox (as I did) you can get rid of a huge percentage of the potential to get scumware. I always recommend not accepting attachments on your PC mail (like outlook or whatever), but have people mail it to your hotmail account. Now with hotmail giving a ton of space for free, it's really not a hardship.
Finally, filter EVERYTHING you install. Don't be shy, run a scumware detector after every install.
Microslop might finally be on the right track here. The scumware business is headed for the toilet! :-)
Alex
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