A few questions...
1) I still have the problem with Windows Firewall. When I try to access it in the control panel I get "Due to an unidentified problem, Windows cannot display Windows Firewall Settings." I found this...http://windowsxp.mvps.org/sharedaccess.htm Is this a good idea to fix this with?
That is up to you really. If you do you would be using Resolution #1.
or you can install one of the FREE Firewalls referenced HERE

2) Now that I am clean, is there a way to copy restore points onto a flash drive so they can be put back on the system after the malware is removed?
As I stated earlier in my post #8...
System Restore actually operates only on a very few system files and settings. System Restore does not backup your data. If you delete or damage a file, System Restore will not recover it. System Restore does not keep old copies of your files or settings. If you're looking for an "old version" of a file or program that you used to have on your machine, System Restore will not have it. System Restore will not restore your system. So if you have a system crash it WILL NOT correct it. System restore is intended for recovery from recent changes to your system.
There is absolutely no reason at all to keep these points. Plus the ones you "think" you want may not even be there. Simply, the answer is no.
3) Is there a root kit install file hiding somewhere on my machine waiting for me to click the offending program so it can reinstall itself?
No, we ran the gmer program and FOUND the rootkit, ran UnHackme and combofix and removed all.

4) Should I uninstall ESET Online Scanner?
This is up to you. You can keep it if you like and run the program from time to time
5) Should I leave Spybot Teatimer disabled?
Absolutely, 100%

You are very welcome by the way, happy I could help.
Judy