VERY stubborn browser hijack

[lotharamious]

I got a virus last week, and have been cleaning up the remnants of it for a while. I've run dozens of spyware and antivirus scans. Finally, when I run the scans, and they turn up nothing, I think that the stuff is gone. Well, it doesn't end there. For some reason, if I open up firefox, firefox fails to open any pages, as it always says error connecting to page (the usual no internet error). However, if I leave firefox open, it will eventually open some stupid pop-up type page in IE. I've tried reinstalling firefox and deleting my profiles, but it's always in vain. The same things happen after reinstalls of firefox. When I open IE, I can still browse, but of course, it's very sluggish, and random popups appear. I've cleared every temp folder I could find on my computer, but crap will still continue to show up after I reconnect to the internet. I have NO IDEA what to do anymore. I've tried using hijack this, Windows Defender, Ad-Aware, AVG, McAfee Virus Scan.

Please, anybody with any help will receive an E-hug. I'm desperate. Any suggestions, comments, questions, concerns would greatly be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Slikkster]

You have to be more specific. Exactly what popup or popups are appearing? That will get you an answer much more quickly than just vague info.

 

[mechBgon]

Also, post the names of the spyware and viruses that were discovered up 'til now.

 

[bruceb]

First you didn't say if you are running all your Scans in Safe Mode which you must do to get rid of problems.
Second, you should also run a good Anti Trojan Scan
Third, Post your Hijack This Log at the web site for an expert to have a look at it .... http://www.hijackthis.de/
And clear all the temp files in C:\Windows\Temp .. C:\Windows\Prefetch
C:\Docs & Settings\each user id\Local Settings\Temp .. and disable System Restore until the problem is gone.
As to internet sites not always loading, try running WINSOCKFIX