Horrawr

Alright, the MBAM guys got back to me, and I think their solution might solve my problem since it's something I haven't tried. They've identified the threat as the CLB Rootkit infection aka WinNT-Alureon and suggested I try the program RootRepeal. After fiddling with the settings for a bit since it wouldn't work immediately, I've found the .sys file that's been supposedly causing the problems. If it works right, I should be able to run the programs right, update, and do a full scan. I'll drop another message if it works.

Damned thing won't register. Guess I'll have to call support and see if they could help with the CDs.

This is an eMachines T3985.

The SAS Update just worked, can't say the same for MBAM. The computer came with XP, so I doubt I'll find/have the CD lying around.

I'll do that, pretty sure I've already gotten rid of AVG already. I've gotten the updates, but apparently they're not working. After installing the MBAM updates, it won't run, saying the database is outdated, and the updates aren't showing for SAS. The core and trace numbers are still the same as they were before.

That's correct, didn't really think about that when I got AVG. The thing is, the viruses were only detected by Windows after AVG was installed, and I downloaded it straight from the main site. More sites are also being blocked, such as email sites, and at times, the BSoD decides to show itself. I'll get those updates and tell you how it goes. And on startup, Norton won't run, saying it can't load various .dlls

I downloaded the latest version of AVG directly from the main site, and apparently it came loaded with different viruses and trojans. I downloaded different programs such as Superantispyware, Malwarebytes Anti Malware, and Quick Virus Remover, and they've all picked up and apparently destroyed something. Although this is the case, the problems I've been having included my antivirus (Norton Antivirus) refusing to run and any connectivity for any source of protection program isn't happening, causing them to not be able to update. I've taken the steps that were explained in this thread http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/malware-removal-av-firewalls-etc/7384-rootkit-removal.html however I believe they can't really help me since this virus/trojan/whatever is blocking these security programs. I've asked for help in different places and have received none whatsoever, so i'd appreciate it if someone could help me out here.