Once you have aforementioned software downloaded, installed, and updated then you're going to want to boot to safe mode. Why not scan now immediately? Cause adware is still running. You can't delete a file that's in use. That said, safe mode is less effective than it used to be, but it still may work.

To get to safe mode: Reboot machine, press F8 repeatedly once it restarts until a menu comes up that has "safe mode" listed. Select it, and press enter. Windows will load nothing but essentials.

As soon as safe mode is loaded then go ahead and do a full system scan with Ad-Aware and Spybot or whatever you happen to have. Following that, reboot and see how your computer runs. If it still has issues, then HijackThis will be neccesary. In order to use this tool, you'll need to have a pretty good grasp on what should and shouldn't be loading in startup, as well as a grasp of what Browser Help Objects you need. (Technically, none, but some software you have installed may use them)

You can get HijackThis help, but if it eludes you then you really should have an experienced user have at it.

If you would like to make your own patriotic Web site, you can sign-up for free at one of many free hosts like http://www.geocities.com, http://www.tripod.com or http://www.bravenet.com to name only a few.

Individuals are not alone on patriotic World Wide Web. Many businesses have taken to Web to offer a wide variety of patriotic American gifts and products. Everything from patriotic t-shirts to home decorations is available online today. I have sampled a few online patriotic stores and here are my top picks: http://www.patriot-mall.com - This appropriately titled site offers a bit of everything including clothes, jewelry, decorations and party supplies. James Mindor, sites owner had this to say: "We have seen a steady increase in traffic and sales since our opening ten months ago. The appetite for American patriotic merchandise is strong and very active online. The response to our site has been fantastic!" Second was http://www.politicalgifts.com. This site has a much more political feel than http://www.patriot-mall.com but it has some very cool merchandise. Last in my top three is http://www.promowebsite.com/usa-items.htm. They sell more promotional items but they are unmistakably patriotic.

To quote James Mindor from http://www.patriot-mall.com: "Americans are extremely proud and vocal about patriotism. Some of us come from oppressive backgrounds. The Internet is perfect venue for patriotism and patriotic gestures. It is free of oppression and loves freedom"

To answer my own question: "With World Wide Web being just that - world wide, why is it then that there is so much content on Internet related to American Patriotism?" We as Americans have always been vocal in our defence of our liberties and values. The Internet is an especially fertile place for planting of personal ideals and expressing of personal pride in country. I believe that as a direct result of our democratic ideals, we have been blessed with tools, time and freedom to put our hearts and minds on Internet for all to read.