Dr;
go to my computer (your computer) and double click to bring out the address bar, click to the right of the "my computer" to highlight the address and type %temp%.
This will bring you deep into your internet temp cache files and they should be deleted safely. many times if this is not cleared several anti-virus and anti-spyware programs will not load or are overtaken by the contents due to memory restrictions or limitations,
also you should delete your browser plug-ins, and your active x files safely. these are all command driven and can be deleted safely as if they are not in cache, you can always load up the newest version active x or swf, etc.. upon need.
As well you can use a tool like jv16power tool or reg mechanic and take a look. Use the registry search and find the item that fits, it will be there, then go into the serarch mode and deep scan. Please be careful here because the deep scan does not advise you as to the shared values and you can wipe your registry the wrong way, and you will be in deeper kimchee than just a hijacked browser.
Also, if you use myie2 or secure ie you can go to proxy browsing. myie2 is the finest and its free,
one last lastly, if you are very strong on the security and not too meek in the pocket, try using a usb memory stick next time out and check out some of the very cool internet isolation apps (go to
www.imaginelan.com) see their digital memory e-mail/browser solution---cool and these are great folks!, these put the entire chore of security for your email and browsing into a stickmem and keeps it there so it does not get into your machine, this makes for easier isolation and always clean machinery.
you are welcome to it;
Chris