if it wipes u're hdd u need to get a new hdd ? why? it doesn't kill your hdd, all u'd need is a format if the situation is that bad. but I think it can be easily recovered from the virus and trojans. ok from the link beenthereb4 provided I'd do this: since the restore folders are contaminated with the virus I believe u cannot really restore, even if u restore u'll be getting the virus back so disable it run the virus check.. again for most of the viruses u don't really need to get a brand new of anything, well maybe get a brand new OS? / anti-virus program about loadqm I once thought u were using xp anyways if ME needs it that's cool