http://forums.spybot...ead.php?t=63819
And I was referred to these forums. Basically, I somehow picked up the Zero Access Rootkit, which wasn't a serious issue at first, but after a day or so I was unable to fully load Windows. My computer goes up to the XP loading screen, then goes to a black screen with a movable mouse pointer, but will not go further. I have tried loading the last known good configuration and starting in safe mode, and neither one will get any further.
I am using a different computer to post this. I have a legit copy of XP. I have no problem reinstalling Windows if necessary, and I do have a recovery CD, but I have files on my computer that I don't want to lose, and I didn't back them up at the time because I didn't realize how important they were at the time.
I tried slaving the hard drive to another computer, but it is a SATA drive with no jumpers, so I could not do it. Can anyone help?