EXPERT RESPONSE
That's correct. Windows Firewall blocks most attempts from outside users to gain access to your system through the network. To aid protection against malware, get AdAware, Spybot Search and Destroy, Microsoft Antispyware, or another solution. If you are infected, most of these tools have a cleansing facility that will remove the malware from your system. You may, however, in the case of a significant infestation, need to reformat your hard drive and re-install Windows.
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