Can't remove an application or unwanted web sites.

I Can't remove an application that opens at startup and can't be closed; it can't be removed because it is in use.  How can I can I bypass the normal startup without a boot disc, or how can I make a boot disc?  This obnoxious software is call Mac Protector - anyone have experience with it?  It says it is a virus scan (I thought it was a Apple product), and starts scanning automatically.  Amazingly, it finds all kinds of serious threats that can't be removed without a paid subscription.  It has a "settings" option to not open at startup, but it does regardless of the settings.  I also started getting spontaneous **** websites opening in the middle of whatever I'm doing.  They started when this software started.  Hmmmm.  My pop-up block is on, but I can't figure out how to stop these sites either.  All in all, not a great day.  Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.
John

Macs don't get viruses. Trojans are a different matter - if you allow them to be installed.
You may find this User Tip on Viruses, Trojan Detection and Removal, as well as general Internet Privacy, useful:
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-1848
Regarding MacScan, First update the MacScan malware definitions before scanning. You can also contact their support team for any additional support - [email protected]
Security of OS X generally:
http://www.apple.com/macosx/security/
http://www.nsa.gov/ia/_files/os/applemac/I731-007R-2007.pdf
Security Configuration for Version 10.5 Leopard:
http://images.apple.com/server/macosx/docs/Leopard_Security_Config_2nd_Ed.pdf
This Blog entry is also worth a read:
http://blog.damballa.com/?p=1055

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