well i dont use any ad ware program, but i know you wont have these problems, as far as i know, if you use Mozilla or Netscape.
Here is some really good info:
xupiter
i go through the computer and delete everything myself. Most of the hardcore stuff is in regestry, if you dont know what that is, then maybe the site above can help you.
Are you running Explorer? Turn off your Active X.
James