Thanks for all your help and great suggestions.

MoralTerror -

Thanks for the help so far. I did what you said. Here is the new HJT log file.

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 10:49:06 PM, on 1/31/2008
Platform:...

Ok, I finally have the reports that you requested. First, an update on system behavior.

Yesterday, the symptoms were as first described. I was getting pop-ups that wouldn't go away and IE...

Just did as you suggested, but got the same message and no txt file.

Just to update the previous post, the exact message that comes up is:

CBoot.ini is not properly formatted.

It comes up for a second or two, then goes away.

TIA again for any help.

I tried doing what you said. I downloaded the file for my operating system (Windows XP home edition Service Pack 2) from this site:
...

MoralTerror -

You were correct. The problem went away for a day or two, then came back. I have posted the combofix and new HJT output logs.

TIA for any help.

ComboFix 08-01-30.1 -...

MoralTerror -

Thanks for the advice. Prior to your suggestions, I had hjt fix the problems:

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Pdcyrpxd] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\??curity\j?vaw.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run:...

Oh, Ok. Thanks. I started the thread in the proper spot. I'm not sure how to remove this thread though. Thanks.

Hello all -

This is my first post here and I would really appreciate some advice. I found a similar thread from a few years back, but from what I understand, it's preferred that I start my own...

Hello all -

This is my first post here and I would really appreciate some advice. I found a similar thread from a few years back, but from what I understand, it's preferred that I start my own...