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    Ok, Lonny, here goes :

    web.exe wiped

    activescan attached

    trendmicro scan yielded 9 infections : all removed.

    in stead of norton : kaspersky or other ?

    Tia

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    delete C:\WINDOWS\run.cxq if you havent already

    If your pc is problem free now
    Purge the old System Restore points
    Turn off System Restore.
    On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
    Click Properties.
    Click the System Restore tab.
    Check Turn off System Restore.
    Click Apply, and then click OK.
    Then Reboot. < Dont skip that step.
    Turn ON System Restore.
    On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
    Click Properties.
    Click the System Restore tab.
    UN-Check Turn off System Restore.
    Click Apply, and then click OK.

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    As the problem appears to be resolved this topic will be archived.
    If you need it re-opened please pm LonnyRJones.

    Glad we could help and thank you Lonny.
    Microsoft MVP Reconnect 2018-
    Windows Insider MVP 2016-2018
    Microsoft Consumer Security MVP 2006-2016

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