Is there a single piece of software that removes spyware/adware if now which is the best for doing both individually?
+1 Also, spybot S&D, particularly the 'immunise' function which alters the host file to redirect known addresses linked to spyware to localhost so that they cant call home.
http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?t=156889 Loads more suggestions for anti-malware programs in there^.