mxd6,
Without the assurance that your system is clean, we are just wasting our time.
Also, I don't think it is logical to treat everything as Malware.
Nor do I, but yours definitely does sound like a malware issue.
With the size of my drive the process would take one complete day or more.
It may, not every computer problem encountered is one that can be fixed by the click of a button.
I look at it as a process of elimination. Save time and then go deep if Malware is the issue.
You are correct, we do use a process of elimination to resolve issues, we check for malware first if it is suspected. Checking for malware
is the way that you save time.
Now, if you have no doubt in your mind that your system is clean and you do not wish to post a HJT log even for good measure, we can continue here.
What antivirus program do you use?
Do you have any other security software on your system?
Do you have any toolbars installed in IE?
Ax