Some of them actually do something similar to this. Symantec has a site open to anyone for scanning and for information. AVG's site is pretty good. And, whoever now owns McAfee probably inherited that site.

If they actually put up all-inclusive, useful tools, they would be a huge and valuable service. Educating the average user is the key.

I think the key would be getting computer makers, vendors and such to actually point, direct, or drag new users kicking and screaming to these services. Left on their own, new users will find sites like the above and contribute to the problem, or cause headaches for a sys admin

I've been kinda in and out lately. Very busy, personally and at work.