Thanks, boot scan revealed it is there, could't repair it, and until I identify the function of the file it is in (awaiting reply from microsoft on this issue) the problem may get worse if I simply delete it, as I am wary of then disabling the whole operating system. Advice on pins etc appreciated, luckily I am too cautious to have that stuff on my home PC anyway, but will change passwords anyway. What I am having to do is use my work PC (where I am now)to find out as much as I can about it as any site with gaobot in the header/title cannot be accessed from my home PC!! this is how it 'protects' itself.
what a *********** nuisance.!!