Thread: spyware/hard drive update

Hi,I hope this is in the right category. Recently had major spyware infestation on dell dimension 4600 desktop.Spoke to pc guy who charges £125.00 to reformat and remove spyware and reinstall. As HDD noisy have purchased new and currently re-installing windows xp. My question. Is there a way to reconnect original HDD to remove items that I would like to keep?If so please explain in idiot terms for me.
Many thanks.
\dave

Possibly by using a 'caddy' or enclosure to connect to your PC via usb. Something like; http://tinyurl.com/66zvgr .Hopefully your harddrive will still work and is spyware free.
Just re-read your post, be very careful transferring data if original harddrive is infected by malware.

Hi everyone,
Of late I have been irritated by a software program called "AntiSpywareMaster" purported to be approved by Microsoft. Can anyone tell me if this is a legit program as it does not want to go away and keeps bugging me!!!!!
I have a feeling that IT IS a spyware!

Help anyone.
Thanks.

Hello etyeow. Should have started a new thread really.
Anyway while I'm here I suggest downloading and updating both these programs.
http://www.superantispyware.com/
http://www.malwarebytes.org/rogueremover.php
Start in safemode and run both.
Run again in normal mode.

Dear Fabler,
Thank you fr the advice. Will try to see if it works.
In your opinion, is "AntiSpywareMaster" a legit program? Shall I install it?

Your advise is needed.

Thanks.

Do not install it. It's malware.

Thanks, you are most helpful!