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Computer Parts?

i need alittle help, my computer just obtained a pretty bad virus (Backdoor Trojan) , and i deleted all my files and my computer is messed up. but i don't want to pay for another whole computer, what computer part would i buy to replace my D drive (where the virus is located) or should i do something else?

Public Comments

1. your hard drive is were every single file is so getting a new one will solve your problem
2. If you want to save money all you need to do is format your HDD's and re-install all of your software (windows/office/etc) However formatting WILL ERASE all of your files on you r computer. If your PC is a brand name PC you'll probably have a recovery disk you can boot from and re-install everything (should give an option to format also). Otherwise put in your Windows intsall disk. In either case startup your computer with the disk on the drive and follow the onscreen steps Viruses are only software and so new hardware (a new computer) is not needed. If windows still works on your computer you could even remove it with a free anti-virus scanner such as AVG
3. You may need to completely reformat (and repartition) your hard drive, but there's no need to throw it away.