Explorer/Internet Explorer Problems

My laptop has XP Pro installed, SP2, Explorer 6.0. This morning I turned on the computer and got a blank screen. Had to unplug and remove the battery to shut down. Did this three times until I finally got to my desktop. The problems appeared immediately. If I go to Google and type something in, I am always redirected to another website. If for example I go to Windows Update, there is no internet connection. Fortunately I saved BBS as a shortcut and was able to get through. This is what I have tried:

Ran sfc /scannow with zero results.
Reinstalled Explorer 6.0 from the XP CD and still nothing.
Went to Windows Update and couldn't get through.
Tried running System Restore and nothing happened - the page just froze.
Went to my C: drive and tried running error-checking, nothing happened.

I ran out of options. My last choice is doing a repair install or a clean install. I am away from home for a few months and this is the only computer I have.
Since Google is worthless to me, I can not do any searches. I use Outlook Express and my emails have not been effected. This is a real mystery. Without this laptop I am in deep trouble. Any suggestions you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much.

 

The Google redirect is a sign of infection.

Follow the directions here;
http://www.windowsbbs.com/announcement.php?f=41

When done post the HijackThis log here;
http://www.windowsbbs.com/forumdisplay.php?f=41

 

Can not access any of the three mirror sites. All three say the same, "The page cannot be displayed ". This is more than a Google problem. The same problem occurs when attempting to connect with Windows Update. There are very few sites I can connect to.