My computer is infected windows has detected spware

[rgharper]

Rg, I've done 4 removals of this bit of malware in the last 3 days, and about a dozen in the last week. The removal works best if you follow the instructions on the link I posted. The notification Jon is getting can be generated by many variants of the smitfraud malware. This bogus popup directs you to download SpywareStrike (the newest variant), SpyAxe, SpySheriff, Security Toolbar, etc.

Then I bow to your expertise - if you know specifically what it is then a specific cure is best.