...only problem I'm having is..... With this annoying balloon on my task bar. There is no virus bothering me, only this constant virus warning! How do I get it to stop?

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How do you know that you aren't infected by something?
Do you think the OS just pops up the balloon for fun?

Try a online antivirus scanner and a online anti-adware/malware/spyware scanner in safe mode with network to clean up your computer.

Disable "System Restore" for Windows Me and XP, then restart your PC to clean your system restore points for viruses, spyware, adware etc.

Now restart in safe mode.
To get in safe mode Press "F8" upon boot up.
Select "Safe mode with Networking".
Go to Start – Run - type iexplore http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html Enter(ok).
Do a full system scan. If something is found, delete it, reboot and do the same again in safe mode with network.
When that scan does not find anything you reboot again in safe mode with network.
Go to Start – Run – type iexplore http://www.ewido.net/en/ Enter(ok).
Do a full system scan. If something is found, delete it, reboot and do the same again in safe mode with network.

**NOTE: Do NOT do anything else with your computer when scanning. This because you can start virus/adware/spyware/malware manually.

When no one of these scanners are showing anything you can reboot back to normal mode.
Turn on "System Restore".

You need to get one antivirus program, one firewall, pop up blocker and some spyware/adware/malware removers if you don't have it.

**NOTE: Only have one antivirus program and one firewall installed on your computer.
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/nav.nsf/docid/2000031316555206
"Microsoft recommends that you have only one anti-virus program installed on your computer."
Anti-adware/malware/spyware are ok to have more of.

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DONT go for fixing this problem of the operating system. it is a complete waste of time.my advice is to install a new operating system in the same drive.and please dont use any anti viruses it is of no use.

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