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I guess since I have switched over to Linux exclusively since February and have had no issues I could just use my copy of XP on their computer. That along with Lasereth's suggestion of AVG and Ad-Aware, would just mean the cost of the hardware upgrade which would be right at $100. The main reason for the new hard drive is that I'm pretty sure the one in there now is a 5400 rpm drive, and two, it is really noisy, one of the noisier drives I've heard just spinning, and the loudest drive I've ever heard when seeking. A new one would be quieter and faster.
And yes I do realize it is a bit pointless to look for ways to upgrade this pc as opposed to buying a refurbished or off lease pc. If I had the money, or if my folks had the money to spare believe me I would just get a new one. But sometimes you just have to make do with what you have.
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