I downloaded the new Firefox, and now I'm getting all sort of "infected computer" messages and somebody trying to sell me MS Removal Software. I refuse to purchase something that is forced on me and is, in fact, spyware itself.

The question explains itself. I had AVG anti-virus, and now that I've updated Firefox I can't even use that!! I'm pretty pissed and frustrated.

"Not only did it download a new version of itunes, but it also downloaded MS Word updates, and other software that required updating."
MS Word is not an Apple product so it could not've downloaded with all the Apple software updates.
"I clicked File > Check for Updates"
What program were you running to do that?
In any case boot from your OS installer disk and run Repair Disk from Disk Uility.

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