Hello! So, now what? Is my computer going to self-destruct? ; )

Yes, it is going self destruct. It is, after all, a bleepingcomputer, isn't it? Gather together your paperwork, receipts and any stickers you might have placed on the case. Leave the "Intel inside" one on it. Please arrange to have the women & children escorted to safety. Call your lawyer. Call 911 and have the Fire Department stand by. Make one last post. Probably it would be best to post in Security-->HijackThis Logs & Analysis. (oh, I see you've already done that). Call the water department, post office and cancel deliveries. Call the refuse service and cancel all unsolicited garbage service. Exit your home or office calmly and begin preparations for the installation of a new PC and the requisite software.

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