I hope not!
Your next stop is the Security Forum where they live for a post like yours. Find it at http://reviews.cnet.com/5204-6132-0.html?forumID=32&start=0
R Proffitt
I tried your suggestion on my IE 6 problem downloaded Adware scan,Housecall and came up with three virus
Trojan Byteverify
Badtrans.B
Magistr.
I had my Norton scan first time did not find them read that needed to set scan for all files did this and took 2 1/2 hours to scan tried to auto repair but would not let me would not let me quarntine the infected files ,any good suggestions appreciated.
System has been crazy for a couple of weeks.

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