BleepingComputer.com: total Security and koobface

Unfortunately my home PC got the koobface and total security viruses. I have read the instructions, used the malware, removed files, registry items, and processes. Malware and anti-virus now run clean. the computer seems to be running fine, however, I still cannot connect to the internet using Internet explorer. I can go to Safe mode with networking and IE8 runs fine. However, no luck in regular mode. Is there still something I am missing to completely clean this nightmare of a virus out of my system, or am I hosed?

I am using XP Pro, service pack 3

This post has been edited by John Brian: 23 September 2009 - 08:53 AM

Log on as an administrator, go Start > Run and type: "cmd". In the window that appears type: "netsh winsock reset". When the program is finished, you will receive the message: "Successfully reset the Winsock Catalog. You must restart the machine in order to complete the reset." Close the command box and reboot your computer.

Go Start > Run > type: "cmd" In the window that appears type: "ipconfig /flushdns". Close the command box.

Go Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. Right click on your default connection, usually Local Area Connection or Dial-up Connection if you are using Dial-up, and and choose Properties. Double-click on the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) item. Select the radio button that says "Obtain DNS servers automatically". Reboot.

Warning: Some Internet Service Providers need specific DNS settings. You need to make sure that you know if such DNS settings are required before you make this change.

Thanks for the suggestions,
I will try this as soon as I get back to the home PC today
I am only praying that this is the only problem left, so that I do not have to wipe this PC clean

I followed the directions--no luck
my browser still won't pull a website while in normal mode
I am in safe mode with networking right now, and have no problems surfing
any further ideas?

thanks a bundle