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To help prevent some of those undesirable cookies, I would suggest downloading and installing IESpyAD Zoned Out. It will block access to malicious websites so you cannot be redirected to them from an infected site or email. This severely impairs attempts to infect your system as it basically prevents any downloads (Cookies etc) from the sites listed, although you will still be able to connect to the sites.

It will not slow down your system nor clash with any of your current protection programs, as is not a 'real-time' scanning tool. Simply install it and periodically check for updates.


Another program you may find helpful is McAfee Site Advisor--free version. The folks there check out websites and based on their findings, rate it as Safe, Unknown, Caution, or Bad. This is especially helpful when using Google or other search engines, as you will be able to see the ratings for each of those sites that came up in your search--it lets you know ahead of time which are 'safe' to follow up on, and which you should stay away from.


You may also find these articles to be of interest:

PC Safety and Security--What Do I Need?
Think Prevention