OK, the Malwarebytes ran for 7 1/2 hours and located a single virus, “PUM.hijack.startmenu”. It stated it removed it, but there are some other procedures I’m going to follow up on later (after I get some sleep !), starting with the TDSSKiller. I’ll let you all know how it goes. Thanks for the help.
Finding a virus probably means that you don't have hardware problems.
Definitely run TDSSKiller.
See how your performance is doing afterward and if everything looks back to normal, (you're going to hate me for saying this) run Malwarebytes again, full scan on just C drive.
looks like MalwareBytes got it .. I just updated mine ... saves the day often.
Santorum and Newt campaigns are now active in MA and VT. Are you getting much campaign noise on your local media and mail in TN for 3/06?
I do not see polls for TN anywhere. Romney will get 3rd place just like OK?