Internet Explorere in Emergency Mode - After removing a virus called Antivirus 8 or AV8

Just 4 days ago, my home computer got infected with a virus - - Antivirus 8 or AV8 - - that screwed with my internet access.  I purchased a new PCDoctor Antivirus with Spyware and it got rid of the virus for me.  Now, however, every time I get on the internet, it runs in Emergency Mode so it blocks the majority of websites.  How do I get my internet OFF of emergency mode so I can use it?  My son and I both take classes online, so this is a real bummer!

Please answer all of the following diagnostic questions by number in your very next reply (no need to quote this post):

1. What anti-virus application or security suite was installed WHEN THE COMPUTER GOT INFECTED and was your subscription current?

2. Has a(nother) Norton application or a McAfee application ever been installed on this computer?

3. Did a Norton free-trial or a McAfee free-trial come preinstalled on the computer when you bought it? (Doesn't matter if you never used or Activated it.)

4. Was the computer fully-patched at Windows Update WHEN IT GOT INFECTED?

A friend suffered the "Antivirus8"  infection today.  I was able to shut the app down from the task bar.  Then immediately delete it from programs and startup.  Then delete: 

Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\AV\Antivirus8.lnk

Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\AV\Uninstall.lnk

Documents and Settings\[UserName]\Desktop\Antivirus8.lnk

Program Files\AV

Program Files\AV\Antivirus8.exe

Then I went into regedit, 

delete data at:  HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Antivirus8

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “Antivirus8″

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Antivirus8

Then I have IE emergency mode.  This one is easier if you have your computer doing restore points on a regular basis.  I did a restore point 14 days back and voi la!  All is well.

 The restore location is Start/programs/accessories/system tools/system restore.  I am sure this step can be done in the registry but restore is easier and safer.   Gene

What's "emergency mode?" Are you referring to No Add-ons mode?

Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer’s (No Add-ons) Mode [Applies to IE7 & IE8 in all OSS]
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx

Hey Walterdascomb,

If you have already worked through the information provided if this thread and need further help removing Antivius8 or Antivirus 8, please create a new question in the Microsoft Answers - Security, Privacy, and User Accounts forum. The security community there will be able to further assist you.