XP laptop infected, virus warning message.

hi,
Powered on my laptop to find all programs infected.
Offers for me to purchase anti virus software.

Cannot get to the internet or use restore.
please help.
Thanks,

By posting just a description of your problems it is likely that your topic will be passed by and you will not receive the help you're looking for.
We need to know what's running on your computer so that we can provide the appropriate instructions.

May I draw your attention to THIS topic, which you should have read, that tells you what we need you to post, so that we can help you.

This topic will now be closed.

If you still need help, please start a new thread an include:

• A HijackThis log.
• An Uninstall list.
• Details of the problems you're experiencing.

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