This question is for anybody. I have an old pc that was infected with a virus. Is it just the hard-drive that has the virus and if so can the other parts of the pc be salvaged for other uses?

yes, it would be just the hard drive. Ive been infected A LOT and I always use the parts from the infected computer, if i cant fix the virus.

ok..Thanks

I think the answer to your question is no it is not always the hard drive that a virus attacks , i dont think that you should rush into scrapping your PC just because of a virus attack, it has to be realy bad to do that, stop panicking and run your anti virus program several times, go to snap files .com freeware and look down the anti virus list and try different software, always remember to scan any new downloads before opening, i have had these problems just search repetedly you will beat it in the end, remember viruses are sent to try and ruin your enjoyment dont let them or it win, good luck ; alan

PS you could buy a new PC and pick up a virus the next day !!

Just go with AVG free anti spyware its free and better then norton

yeah i agree with lexmark just use AVG and spyware search and destroy for spyware and get zone alarm for your firewall they are all free and use way less system recources than norton hands down i hope this helps =)