text: how do i get rid of the spyware quake virus? i am looking for a completely free way to remove the spyware quake virus from my laptop.  can anyone help?  i'm about to throw my laptop out the window?  please somebody. run the malicious tool first and then download and install the ad-aware and virus protection programs (free)..  malicious virus removal tool: http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx  ad-aware free download: http://www.lavasoft.de/software/adaware/  avg download free http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1  good luck