:( thanks.. well i have to reorder to boot disc, in the meantime, can u tell me some of the viruses i can delete through hijackthis right now ?

would reinstalling windows be my absolute ONLY resort ?

Ok, so i try to install any program, once i click on the setup it exits out. i went to monitor the process, and everytime it closes a new process is on the list and it looks like this, i.e. "is-2C780D ...