You might want to post a HiJack This log in the Spyware/ Virus section below:
Please follow all of Owen's instructions
HERE once you have completed that post your log on the
Spyware, Adware and Viruses board.
Also you can right click your CD/DVD drive under My Computer then click properties then Auto Play then choose "Take No Action".
maybe the hijack this will point out what is triggering it as well as your other issues.
do you run clean disk & defragmenter?
start > all Programs > accessories > system tools > ...
do you have sp1 or 2?