Okay, I just did some research to. Only difference about MY research is that I have a knowledgable Cyber Crime Investigator: Prakash Prasad. Who goes into some detail on how getting the virus is obtainable. Here is a quote by him, "What is the method of infection?
This worm may be spread by its intended method of infected removable drives[A Varient of Auto-run Virus] . Alternatively this may be installed by visiting a malicious web page (either by clicking on a link), or by the website hosting a scripted exploit which installs the worm onto the user's system with no user interaction." So to simplify this, you went on some sketchy website and the site itself had a script installed onto your device without you knowing.... or you went on the malicious web page and installed it yourself.
Nice enough for you. The virus can be removed. No you won't need Geek Squad in your nearest Best Buy. Here are some simple steps to fix it.
1. Download and Run this Windows 'Registry Fixer'
a] For Win-Xp Download it from:
Page on dougknox.com
b] For Win-7 & Vista Download it from:
Page on sevenforums.com
2. Double-click on the downloaded file to open it and allow all.
3. Restart your machine .
4. This should fix the issue.
I can't understand how you managed you SEND the virus to someone else. You could've sent them to a malicious site. Just learn not to do it again.