[Cerek]

I agree, Attalus, this guy was trying to rip you off and probably thought you didn't know enough about your computer to notice.

As everyone here knows, I've had TONS of trouble with my main PC since last summer and I've sent it to two seperate PC shops several times to be fixed. There is NO REASON TO REMOVE A HARDWARE COMPONENT just to get rid of a virus. I've learned the simplest fix is to tell the tech's to just wipe your PC clean and re-install the OS. You can also ask them to save and re-load any specific files you don't want to lose (like My Documents).

One store DID keep telling me my video card was crap and tried to SELL me a new one, but I declined each time. It was one of the few components I didn't replace on this PC - and I've never had any problem with.

Not having the drivers is ridiculous excuse, since most drivers ARE available from the internet.

This guy was trying to scam you.