DSL Fast but messed up my XP settings- Adware?Spyware?

From: Alppasta (Alppasta.1f2hh0_at_pcbanter.net)
Date: 11/01/04 

Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2004 15:58:53 +0000

I have just gotten Verizon DSL. I have a router with a firewall and I
have a software firewall. I have a virus detect and several
adware/spyware programs. All the software programs I have say the
machine is clean. The second I plug into the internet, several EXE
files begin running in the backround and I get my IE homepage changed
to "SLOTCH.COM" my favorites sites get added to with bookmarks I did
not request and I get bombarded with software pushes from unknown
sources. Any options besides rebooting XP software and starting
over?????
I can't even get help because I can't stay on the internet long without
getting slammed with stuff. 

-- 
Alppasta

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