WG774,
It looks like you are running the StartNow.HyperBar. I would suggest getting rid of it.
Here are the things we want HJT! to fix:
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer,SearchURL = http://minisearch.startnow.com/%s
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://minisearch.startnow.com/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://minisearch.startnow.com/
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\blank.htm
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {4E7BD74F-2B8D-469E-C0FF-FD60B590A87D} - (no file)
O3 - Toolbar: (no name) - {4E7BD74F-2B8D-469E-C0FF-FD60B590A87D} - (no file)
That was only a quick check. I did not notice much else.
I would recommend switching to Ad-Aware for Spyware, and Zone Alarm for your Firewall. As for popup blockers, I would not use them since they usually mask potential problems on your computer.
Take Care,
Richard
P.S. I am sure Liam will have more for you to do.