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[Maestro]

Start/run then type msconfig. A window should pop up. In this window you see various tabs. Hit the tab that says "startup." The next window shows you what programs load when you start Windows. Find one that says something related to Spykiller. Uncheck it. Now restart your computer and when your restart and your computer says that you've selected a different start-up just close that window and click the don't show me that message box.

Now, if you are still getting those pop-ups the program has put something in the registry. The best way to get rid of this is to go to Add/Remove programs and delete it from your system. Then I would use a registry cleaner program to find all those entries related to the program you deleted. They'll be broken now in the registry and the registry cleaner will find them and wipe them out. I personally use Registry Mechanic from www.winguides.com. It's payware but worth it to me.

Then go to www.safer-networking.org I think and download Spybot 1.3. This is a very reputable program and free but you can donate to the guy. That one coupled with Grisoft's Adaware program is all you need to keep malware off your computer. If you need more help, holler.