Before we start, could I ask you to check Notepad, under Format and make sure Word Wrap is not checked. That would be why the logs you post are stretched wide.
I have an icon on the bottom right near the clock that says Windows Security Alerts
I am not sure if that is Windows trying to update (avoid it for now if you can) or some of the malware remaining we have not removed yet. We will address all issues before we finish.
I'm sorry, Symantec came with the computer and I never upgraded based on being able to afford it.
I understand, I use AVG free myself, here are links to three good freeware programs.
1) http://free.grisoft.com/ww.download-...s-free-edition
FAQ: http://www.avg.com/faq
AVG Free Forum: http://freeforum.avg.com/

2) http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
What's new in avast! version 4
http://www.avast.com/eng/whats_new_in_avast_v2.html
http://www.avast.com/eng/what-is-new-in-avast-4-8.html

3) http://www.free-av.com/
http://www.free-av.com/en/support/index.html

It would be best if we get the antivirus program in place and run a scan to be sure all is working as it should. My suggestion would be to download the installer (save it on your Desktop) then you can go offline and uninstall Symantec. Then install the program on the Desktop, update it and scan your system. Post those results. (it will likely see stuff quarantined in combofix (qoobox) and infected System Restore files (need to be cleaned yet) so don't be concerned, I am looking for anything the tools we used has not yet killed.

Once we have an up to date, working antivirus program onboard, they we will move forward.

FW: Symantec Client Firewall *enabled* <<< you are probably going to lose the Symantec Firewall also, until you can decide on a replacement, make sure you activate the Windows Firewall:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...nfirewall.mspx

When you get to this point, post a new HJT log so I can see what is left that needs to be removed. Add any comments you think will help.

Thanks...Phil