hmm... well, time for you to boot up in safe mode. once the comp starts keep clicking F8 repeatedly. go into Safe Mode (Networking support) or whatever it's called, and download this: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=ad724ae0-e72d-4f54-9ab3-75b8eb148356&displaylang=en windows malicious software removal tool. drac (run it, scan, restart)