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Ad-Aware is installed, however, there is an update available which I have not yet done.
Are you referring to an Ad-Aware definitions update, an Ad-Aware version upgrade, or a Windows Update here?
Assuming it's ZoneAlarm Free, does the behavior persist if you uninstall ZoneAlarm AND THEN enable the Windows Firewall?
Is the computer fully-patched at Windows Update? Can you open IE6 to
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com and run a CUSTOM scan?
NOTE: If any critical security updates (only; e.g., KB982381, KB979559) are offered, install them, but do not install IE8 at this point (if it's offered).