Ever since removing a virus from my PC, every time I click' on hard disk C', I end up in 'Search'. Although this is not a total disaster, I can open 'C' by clicking 'Explore', it is annoying. Can anyone help?

Search Companion Starts If You Double-Click a Folder

Hi
when I type regedit in'Run',what seems to be a DOS screen appears for an instant and then vanishes
gordonfwrong

These combined symptoms are very virus like:

As a first response you might want to post a HijackThis log for review by our Pros in that section:

Please follow the instructions HERE & then post your log in a new thread in the Spyware, Adware, Viruses and HijackThis Logs section.
(Not in this section please).

Please specify what issues you appear to be experiencing along with your log.

I'd also like to recommend a Clam Scan Its a free open source virus scanner. usually VERY good about finding those that more mainstream AV systems haven't developed definitions for. just a thought