Corrupted PC's Find New Home in the Dumpster - New York Times

Sad but true. Many times it is more economical to get a new, low-end PC than to hire someone to clean your old PC. Somehow you still need to transfer the data so that may be a cost you incur. However, don't look at the Mac as a safe haven. Microsoft is the biggest target right now due to market share but practicing basic security and being Internet savvy will keep any computer operating system user from becoming a victim.