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so i use opera normally, because its nice, simple, fast, and relatively spyware/malware/popup free. however one time i had to use IE today, and in 4 mins (i timed it for popups) i had a goddamn rash of malware on my system which i can't get off. when u log in, it rockets the cpu usage right up to 100%. i managed to get ad-aware installed, and it said it removed the buggers, but it obv. hasnt because the bloody "Free bingo money" icons or whatever are still on the desktop.
now I've decided the best way to solve this is to reformat. however, i havnt backed up my files recently. :| so I've rigged a dual boot with a spare 5-gig HD, so i could boot off of that, and retrieve my files from the original drive.
HOWEVER it won't let me do this, because when i goto C:/Documents and Settings/[Username]/[Username's Documents] it won't let me in, because I'm not on that account, not even on that installation of Windows. SO what I'm asking is, is there anyway to get those files, without logging onto the original (f*cked by malware) installation, even if it involves entering passwords etc? its not like I've lost my password, i just can't get at the files on the original installation because it grinds to a halt right on starting up.
long, wordy post. phew. {prematurely} thanks for any help. IE is a pisstake, its like Bush making social commentary.
now I've decided the best way to solve this is to reformat. however, i havnt backed up my files recently. :| so I've rigged a dual boot with a spare 5-gig HD, so i could boot off of that, and retrieve my files from the original drive.
HOWEVER it won't let me do this, because when i goto C:/Documents and Settings/[Username]/[Username's Documents] it won't let me in, because I'm not on that account, not even on that installation of Windows. SO what I'm asking is, is there anyway to get those files, without logging onto the original (f*cked by malware) installation, even if it involves entering passwords etc? its not like I've lost my password, i just can't get at the files on the original installation because it grinds to a halt right on starting up.
long, wordy post. phew. {prematurely} thanks for any help. IE is a pisstake, its like Bush making social commentary.