This might be totally unrelated but just in case, do a virus scan. See
http://securityresponse.symantec.com...yteverify.html
Make sure your AV program definitions are up to date!!!
Also get these:
1.
ad-ware (FREE)
2.
Spybot - Search & Destroy (FREE)
3.
Peerguardian (FREE)
If you're going to re-install Java do it from your own comp., not over the net! So downld the Java installer.