wow. that sucks. you need to take the computer to a specialist (or a computer nerd friend that actually REALLY knows what they're doing).
i'm afraid that it may be beyond just a quick fix at this point. reinstalling the operating system (windows) is probably the best way to go about fixing it.
after your computer is fixed up, the first thing you should do (after Service Pack 2 is installed), is to install Firefox and make it your default browser. www.getfirefox.com
AVG is also a really good free spyware/virus protection program, for after your computer is fixed.
it could be the hard drive itself too that has the problem, might need to be replaced
Hmmm well I have many nerd friends are any of you volunteering...I can promise Taco Bell.
PROTIP: Look, if you're looking for a smart nerd, you're not going to find him offering Taco Bell. Taco Bell does not offer brain food. It offers cancer, though...
haha this is totally a veiled jab at mikey joe
todd is SUCHA jerk to me when he is sick! lol
wow, like a chick?
lol, IAN's the one saying it applies to you!
I'm just saying Taco Bell is not healthy.