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Removed the Service, cleaned, and updated via most of your provided information.

Machine is running much faster in all regards now.

Thanks for all your help.

1. Can't "remove" rogue Spyware, "unable to disable Service." Sorry, I don't know how to turn off, or disable the service mentioned.

2. Computer operation is slow launching any app., in...

FYI: while I was out, wifey launched Outlook and Avast! identified a Trojan loaded message... maybe this is what started this mess. Anyway, i have done as you suggested:

Rappport:
SmitFraudFix...

Upon connecting up, SpywareDoctor updated and I was able to clean some junk. The app pops up every minute blocking an attempt and modifying ...\duocore.dll

A dialog with the title bar "Spybot -...

SmitFraudFix v2.211

Scan done at 17:48:32.32, Mon 08/13/2007
Run from C:\Documents and Settings\Papa\Desktop\SmitfraudFix
OS: Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600] - Windows_NT
The filesystem...

SpyBot S&D reported several items and is now clear.

I am reluctant to connect online again in fear of sending infectious content via e-mail or whatever.

TrojanHunter (Evaluation) found and...

I too receive this message, but no such log file exists, AND worse, the il-effects of the virus persist.

Any suggestions?