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[N_Jay Profile]

I did a stupid thing.
I accidentally downloaded some mal-ware disguised as a video viewer codec.

I did a system restore to a day previous to get rid of the problem, but some remnants remain.

I am unable to down load any files.

The process seems to look like it is running but when the file is complete it is not stored anywhere I can find on the computer.
I have tried aiming at different directories, including the desktop.
I have tried searching for the file.
I have not found any indication that the file is ever stored.

I have tried a virus scan and a mal-ware scan and both show clean.

I have tried reverting to an even earlier Restore point and it still did not help.

I have Win XP Pro.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[kd1966 Profile YIM]

Ok, yes, you have an issue......... first thing: TURN OFF System Restore (Malware typically writes to the system restore points [all of them] so no matter what date you pick, you get reinfected)

NEXT - Install (BUT don't run the scans yet) AdawareSE and get the latest updates (Get the Vx plugin as well)

NEXT - Install (BUT don't run the scans yet) Spybot S&D and get latest updates

What AntiVirus program are you using? Get the latest definition updates.

REBOOT your system to SAFEMODE (Press F8 once system shuts down/restarts until you get the DOS-style menu, then select "Safemode" [NOT with networking])

Run the Spybot scan - Run the AdawareSE scan - Run the AntiVirus scan

When you don't get anymore malware "hits" on the scans, you should be clean; boot back to normal mode and DON'T FORGET TO TURN ON SYSTEM RESTORE