I don't know if you got your answer, OR if I'm able to stay online .....
My "geek" was just here. I do NOT have a virus/worm/nuthin' like that. It's a HARDWARE issue.
You MAY want to check into that.
HI.,..the problem was definetly Virus....had about 27 different viruses on it! Some are quaranteened and will never come completely out. Alot of harm can be done with a cable modem and no virus or firewall protection! :)
Good luck with your computer.....and thanks for replying.