Dont just use Adaware for your anti-spyware needs. Always couple it with Spybot Search and Destroy

Get it here: http://download.com.com/3000-2144-10...ml?tag=lst-0-3


Also two good firewalls:

Zone Alarm: http://download.com.com/3000-2092-10...ml?tag=lst-0-1

Sygate: http://download.com.com/3000-2092-10...ml?tag=lst-0-1

Also theres a program called Spywareblaster which immunizes your PC from any spyware, i.e doesnt let it in the first place:
Spywareblaster: http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

You wont be bothered by any bonzi buddy or gator again