Idiot in need of help!

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I'm going to get it out of the way that I am probably the dumbest person on this board; especially when it comes to computers. Honestly I am more of a computer abuser and dare not suggest that I am a user

I have found a lot of helpful information on this site already, which prompted me to sign up. That and you have to register to post and I have a valid (or for this moron what seems to be valid) question.

I have a few STRANGE looking executables that I cannot see. I have stopped their running from start up (after using information found on this board, ty for the msconfig hint). I would like to remove them completely. I have been able to see where they are, some attached to Windows but still cannot see them and yes I've made sure to check the properties to "Show hidden file locations."

Anyone want to help a newbie idiot?