CanMan

Once you get your computer sterilized and updated you should create an entire restore of your computer and burn it to dvd. This way you will be able to recover faster and easier than what you are faced with now. In your control panel / system and maintenance is where you will find the windows backup an restore Windows Complete PC Backup When you first set up your computer, you should create a Windows Complete PC Backup image, which is like taking a snapshot of the programs, system settings, and files on your computer. You can use this backup if your computer ever stops working. Although this type of backup includes your personal files, we recommend that you back up your files regularly using the Back Up Files wizard. You should also update the Windows Complete PC Backup image every six months. Windows Complete PC Backup and Restore is included with Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Enterprise, and Windows Vista Ultimate.

same thing happened to my computer. it was nasty. i tried to launch any *.exe and it would fail. It took control of my administrator password and basically lock me out. I was able to burn any important files off my computer and reformat the hard drive. I tried for hours trying to get a grip on it and failed. I had to disconnect from the internet as there was allot of traffic for no reason. its really nasty -- did you get the pop-up saying that your computer was infected and that you should purchase a virus scanning product to remove it .. There were trojans, keyloogers, maleware etc.. you name it I had it all and it was all installed in about 3 minutes once it was able to get it. I lost total control of my computer .. Careful with your passwords and try to back up your files before reformat your hard drive. Good luck !

Cowboy - are you talking about horny goat weed??

That's just wrong, anyone have an axe to grind, old history?