We actually could run a virus scan on the server from one of the workstations - takes 10 hours! I'm actually running one tonight - but I don't have a lot of confidence.

But I think in the long run that's what killed the server. The netsky/licum virus was so attached to so many .EXE's that couldn't get cleaned, that those exe's are now destroyed. Two weeks ago I actually found someone RDP'd into the server - so we were definately compromised in a serious way.

Tried installing AVG - but it won't install on the server - seems the registry is so messed up that nothing will install.

Couldn't even install DSET - the DELL diagnostic tool that the DELL guy wanted us to use to report on what hardware might be damaged.

I'm almost afraid to burn CD's and DVD's of the important stuff on this server to re-install after we nuke it. I certainly never want to experience this kind of pain again...