Thanks .. I'll give it a try
http://forums.tomcoyote.com/index.php?showtopic=10121
http://www.spywareinfo.com/articles/hijacked/prevent.php
The Microsoft System Restore FAQ (for Windows 2000 and XP) in reply 52, above.
Using ZoneAlarm Pro, mentioned in reply 50, above.
In general, don't use Microsoft Internet Explorer except for downloading the Microsoft Windows Updates. Use Netscape or some other browser.
Finally, have at least two other user accounts that are administrative, so that you can start up into one of them.