I will get to that a little later after a restart, my poor old computers' memory is not what it used to be and the Junk mail in T-bird is resisting deletion. Thanks a million, I will update you later

Thanks Broni, for all your help. I have followed the last steps you outlined with the exception of installing WOT, I'm busy trying to get rid of old crap on this computer....Have many old games and apps that don't need to be here anymore...
A few questions if you don't mind...
Should I worry about installing the Recovery Console? It was resistant to installation during my last go around with Malware so it makes me wonder...
Was it the malware that made certain apps so difficult to work with (combo fix, etc) or is it just the fact that this is an older computer and the dial up factor?
Do you see any other issues I should deal with from the HJT log- unnecessary start-ups, buttons etc ?
Any other scans to do?
Computer is running much, much better now...
I think there must be a special place in heaven for the techs on this board who help us half-witted surfers from the dangerous waves of malware