I already mentioned one above:

http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/

Runs well on my computer, even though the update-server seems to have some problems from time to time.

If you want...

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Try it in safe mode (hit F8 during startup). And yes, you have to run HijackThis under Windows XP to get track of the spyware installed there.




I think Blaster gave you a minute, so it must...

I know this problem.



Could it be that you're talking about the messenger service? And did you experience the crash of your PC also when you where offline? Test it. Could be a driver or...

Isn't there a site where you can have your hijackthis-log checked? There is one in german, so I'm sure there's one in english too. It would be a good first thing to do instead of filling up forums...