Hi,
I read your sticky and have attempted to follow the instructions to the letter. I created the system registry backup using Erunt, and then downloaded Hijack This, but the virus is preventing it from running.
Prior to coming to this forum, I had also attempted to use several other virus removal programs and the virus (or trojan) seems able to disable everything I throw at it. I even attempted a Windows System Restore, but got an error message saying that wasn't possible.
My OS is Windows XP, and my virus software is Quick Heal 10.00 which identified a trojan: \\?\globalroot\Device\__max++>9EC183F2.x86.dll (not sure if that's just one underscore or two).
I've been working at this for about 3 hours and have to rest for work tomorrow, but will check back tomorrow a.m. for any help you can offer.