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Originally Posted by Kizzy

I tried the F8 thing, nothing until I switched it back on then it was like a test page.... but there was no 'safe mode' option
the link you gave did a scan and then at the end said the free version would fix 15 errors.... so would have to 'upgrade'. what was that then?

The link I gave is this http://download.cnet.com/Spybot-Sear...-10122137.html

It does not run an online scan, it looks like you've tried to run one that has been put on your pc and is part of the virus. On that link click on the big green button that says download now. I've had both of those things on my PC for years.

Or just restore it to factory settings. It sounds like its really really messed up to me. After you reset it to factory settings it will be like new.

oh and spybot is COMPLETELY FREE 100% no money involved whatsoever

The other one - malware bytes there is an upgrade version that you can buy and it does give you a 'reminder' now and again, but the FREE version that you can download is more than capable of looking after a family PC