Computer Complications at home

[montitech]

Your problem sounds BAD,

Hopefully it is something that can be cleanned without loosing data. IT kinda sounds like a Worm.

If using windows XP/2000 Running as a Limited User helps assists in preventing Bad spyware and viruses from invading. Key word here is Helps not Stop. but It will also prohibit some applications from functioning. (this is due to Bad Security built into the application program usually due to lack of knowledge or lack of concern of the programmers.)

Also (MODs please delete/edit if this in inappropiate)
avast - Free Virus protection for Home users http://www.avast.com/

adaware SE Personal- Free adware cleaner for home users http://www.lavasoft.de

Good Luck
Monty