Robert wrote:
> Thanks any way for the help. However, I took the old fashioned
> approach, and eliminated each suspect, one at a time. Took all day,
> but finally back to normal.(better actually). I'm still surprised how
> much ad/malware can effect a system.
>
> And I thought only a virus could do that much damage..........

Perhaps you should dl, install, update and run the free program called
SpyWareBlaster.
It uses almost no resources or cpu time and can stop a lot of malware from
ever getting downloaded.
Look it up on Google and make up your own mind.
I have been using it for over 5yrs. It is rare when my spyware program ever
finds a maleware or spyware program.
Buffalo