Locking up

[mark]

My computer has been locking up. I notice a download
called "Free Scratch cards". It asked me to install an
uninstall. It seems strange to me & the agreement seemed
strange also. I Also ended a process
called "webassist". It seems to be working better. Any
suggestions?

 

[purplehaz]

Sounds like spyware or a home page hijacker.

Run these tools:
spybot -- http://www.safer-networking.org/
ad-aware -- http://www.lavasoftusa.com/