I hope someone can help me, I am going absolutely crazy trying to figure this out.

Two days ago my Norton identified a tracing cookie on my computer. Norton fixed the problem, but ever since then my java has not worked.

For example, I will open pogo.com and select a game to play. A second screen opens as usual and then all of my internet explorer windows close almost instantly with no errors or warnings.

I have uninstalled and reinstalled java 6 update 2 twice. I have tried accessing the Java control panel and it will not open.

I am very concerned that I still have a virus or someone has access to my computer and I'm going absolutely crazy trying to determine what's going on.

I've cleared all temporary internet files and cookies, I just don't know what to do besides formatting the entire computer and starting over. I really don't want to do that as my computer is only 9 months old.

HELP!!

thanks