I just had to wipe out 155 viruses in my computer, and I did what is called a non-destructive reconstruction. It essentially turns the computer into what is was when you took it out of the box brand new, but it saves pictures, files, etc.

There is also what is called a destructive reconstruction, and that one REALLY turns your computer into a cleaned out unit. Everything goes and you have to reinsert any cd's etc that came with the machine to get any programs back up.

What you do is turn the machine on and keep tapping the F10 key until you get the screen that asks if you really want to do one of these actions. Then you follow the instructions. I did get rid of the viruses (at least good so far) I had tried running Spybot and AdAware and a few of the viruses just laughed at those programs, so I had to go further.

I'm not good with computers by any means, but I had viruses before and paid $ 49.95 to have Compac do exactly what I described above. That time I had to go the destructive route. I think you could do the same thing and clean out your machine, but someone may be able to steer you in another direction.

Don