BleepingComputer.com: new hard disk

i have v big files which don't get saved on CDs. will i have to buy extra HD and save there? is that the only option? want to format the comp as is has virus and many other issues.
how can i install HD and save data there?

Installing a HDD

Your other option would be to buy a DVD writer and burn the files to a DVD-Rom.

Before you copy the data you need to clean the PC as you may copy the infection and reinfect your clean install when you copy the files back or access them, I'd suggest doing the following submit a hijackthis log here.

How to submit a hijackthis log

Download Hijackthis

Try running the following from safe mode Sysclean you'll also need the virus template file from here lpt***.zip

or

DrWeb CureIT

Also try installing and running A2 Free and Ewido

I'd also run Spybot and Adaware

If your using Win2K/XP run adaware/spybot from "safe mode with command prompt"

At the C:\ prompt type the following:-

cd\
C:\progra~1\spybot~1\spybotsd.exe /autocheck /autofix
cd\
C:\progra~1\lavasoft\ad-awa~1\ad-aware.exe

NB there's also a thread here by the same person.

This post has been edited by stidyup: 03 August 2005 - 05:45 AM

i tried cleaning with anti virus AVG Antivirus 7.306 but it just shows me the infected or suspected files (about 25) and is able to clean only 1!
what to do?

inproblem, on Aug 3 2005, 05:37 AM, said:

See this article:
Taking out the Trash

Show all Files & Folders
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/ind...showtutorial=62
Try these free tools.
Trendmicro (free virus scan only)
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
Adware SE (update after installing)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
Spybot S&D (update after installing)
http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Dest...4-10122137.html

After doing this and the problems are not better feel free to post a HJT log.
Be sure to read the How to submit a HJT Log and submit it to the appropriate forum. HJT Forum links provided below.

How to submit a Hijackthis Log
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/How...s_Log-t956.html
HJT Forum
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/Hij...alysis-f22.html