Thanks, I had searched Google, downloaded a couple of supposed fixes and was entrapped with more programs to uninstall and get rid of, none of which helped. I'll try the one mentioned above first, then resort to the Tech Support Forums for hijackthis if it doesn't work. I was just trying to avoid all the tasks involved in removal, and didn't want to miss anything that Avast might have been able to do. Of course Avast spotted it, but couldn't fix it and deleting it was fruitless. Using Windows XP and a false virus warning keeps popping up from the system tray telling you to buy the program. What a guy! ;-)
Thanks much.
Scott