[Cman333]

Originally Posted by goo3

You have a rootkit virus. I don't run windows any more so I'm not familiar with all the ins and outs.

But this is a simple thing to try:

How to remove malware belonging to the family Rootkit.Win32.TDSS (aka Tidserv, TDSServ, Alureon)?

edit: I just noticed someone posted this earlier. Did it work?

I havent tried Kaspersky yet. I'll give it a shot. Thanks.

Originally Posted by N.V.M.

all this time working on it instead of reinstalling the OS? really?

The computer came pre installed with windows. I don't have a copy to reinstall and don't want pirated copy on it.

Originally Posted by underscore

try Panda online virus scanner, that saved my ass the last/only time I've had a virus.

I'll try that if Kaspersky idea doesn't work. Thanks.

Originally Posted by rental_metard

Are you still encountering this behaviour? I'll chime in

Unfortunately yes.