I did run it in safe mode. I know that because my monitor cannot display the entire AVG control panel when in safe mode.

Original problem and a bit of history if it helps:
I started getting many many unsolicited pop-ups on my computer, even when IE is not open. That has never happened before. Then <*insert random internet security program here*> told me that I have spyware on my computer. This was a program that I never installed but it was going to "clean all the spyware off my computer for the low low price of $29.99". I removed it immediately!

I Downloaded PCtools Spydoctor and ran it, that utility found 21 infections, but could not stop the original problem (Unsolicited popups). Much searching led me to your site here.