Ok, emptied that folder, then deleted all items from the Recycle Bin.
Tried a few searches with IE 8 and Firefox with Google, Bing, and Yahoo. No redirects! Yay!
I have a literal ton of questions for you, but first are there more steps you would like to take?
To save a post, I'll start compiling my questions (and before I forget them):
1. I'm still worried about now having software up to date. What are the important ones (I know Windows Update, Flash, and Java). I updated Java and Flash after I started having problems. How can I tell if everything is up to date?
2. I have no firewall software. Can you recommend a good free one or paid one?
3. Firefox says new Java Quick Starter add-on was installed when I started it today. I guess this was from my last updated Java?
4. I still have files (pictures, videos, and documents - doc, rtf, pdf) from my old Win 98 machine that mentioned on original post. How safe is it to bring files (and what type of files) from old to new via CD? Memory cards? What about the dozens of CDs I've made over the years? Just scan the with A/V?
5. Dumb question: Both machines are plugged into the same hub from router -Can viruses / malware propagate that way? Should disconnect old PC?
Sorry for all the dumb questions. I will wait for for your next response before taking action.
Thanks for your continued assistance!