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Computers and harddrives and arrrrgh
Dee Kae
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My main rig is pretty much inoperable right now thanks to spyware and the like, so I'm supposed to back up what I have on it's harddrive before attempting to "fix" it. Only issue I have is how could I go about doing this? Someone mind guiding me through this, or linking me a detailed guide or what not? Cause I'd rather do this then give it to geeksquad and have them rape my wallet again.
Notes: I can't even successfully turn on my main computer, so I was told to slave it to another or something of that sort, yet I still have no idea how to do this right. Also I've got this old HP pavilion I'm posting on too that's in working condition.
Notes: I can't even successfully turn on my main computer, so I was told to slave it to another or something of that sort, yet I still have no idea how to do this right. Also I've got this old HP pavilion I'm posting on too that's in working condition.
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Plug malware drive in to IDE or SATA cable on working computer in slave position (this matters if it is an IDE drive - the slave position is the middle plug on the IDE cable. One end for MOBO, other end for Master drive). Uses a virus scanner and scan malware HDD. Copy data over (I cannot guarantee viruses/spyware won't move with it or jump ship to your working computer).
Then format, etc..