okay I ran the search and destroy it found a boodle of stuff that Lavasoft hadn't picked up on. I did NOT notice any warnings about Lavasoft being installed. So if it complained I did not see it. I immunized the system and hope it helps. I haven't yet noticed anything faster but I haven't rebooted yet so I may try that and see if I get that black screen again.
then I may advance on down the line with the next recommendation.. lol.. I've been busy bee with you guys!
edit*** it passed the reboot test... went up with no problems and wow much faster....... thanks thanks everyone
I read the stuff on Combofix... says you must really know what you're doing once you use it to post the results on the bleeping site and let them help you figure out what you are dealing with. Sounds like some powerhouse of a virus removal... they were very hush hush about it at the bleep site. I don't think I have the expertise for that one but Tofu probably can handle it.