It’s fixed. Finally. Here is where I found instructions on getting rid of this monster.

Here are my own instructions (Follow at your own risk!!!!)
1. Download HiJackThis. You can find it here.

2. Boot to safe mode. Start > Shutdown > Restart. As the computer restarts, start clicking F8.

3. Run HiJackThis. Delete all references to SmartSearch.ws and delete:
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [UserSystem] C:\~~WHATEVER~~
O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [UserSystem] C:\~~WHATEVER~~

4. Exit HiJackThis and find the file C:\~~WHATEVER~~ that was referenced in the O4 lines and delete it. The forums said it was explore.exe or C:\Windows\iExplorer.exe. Mine was Systeem.exe. So it seems like there are many different versions out there.

5. Reboot and your computer should be fine.

If anyone knows how this infected my dad’s computer, drop me a line because I am tired of him asking me.

PS I am wearing my poncho and I feel like Tonto.