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it was spyware. i downloaded stopgilla anti spyware and it found a slew of problems but they want $20 a year and i am i firm believer in trying something free and good first so i will try avg antispyware. i use virus protection and never had a problem. i run vista os but i guess that windows denfender is useless since i had it on to protect against spyware and still got it.thanks for the help. i'll let you know how avg spyware works