I do regularly check for viruses and adware...about 3 times a week a full scan is done and the program I have is really good about catching stuff as I download it. 

Though, the problem seems to be fixed...I ended up just removing the progam tonight and reinstalling it and it seems to have taken care of it.  Still wish I knew what had caused it so I can not do it again!   Thanks for the help/advice...hopefully it won't happen again!