Regarding the tech: I recommend posting a new HJT log for us to review. Malware removal can be extremely tricky.
Regarding Notepad: I am attaching a copy of Notepad to this post, put it back into your C:\Windows folder.
Regarding Norton: Where did you get that copy? If you have the CD, follow their prompts for putting in the product key, that should be on the CD jacket, and registering your copy online.
If you got a copy from a friend and don't have a product key, there is a very good, free AV program called AVG at
http://www.grisoft.com