Hi, I'm new here, and I have a major problem. and I am looking for
information

I own an IBM thinkpad. it was sent to IBM to be serviced in March, I got
it back in may, but the HD was wiped. I re-installed my anti-virus, and
Security (both Norton) and went back to my usual internet habits. a week
later I was at my friends watching some movies on the laptop, I had to leave
for a bit, so I told her she could listen to my music. to make a long story
short. she found Child Porn in my recieved files for MSN. I dont look at any
porn, and children, well thats just very, very wrong..

anyway, the police are currently running forensics on the computer. but
they say I will most likely be charged with possesion. if I am convicted I
am looking at 2-5 years. I need to clear my name.

at this point I believe someone hacked through my security and put
the files there. for what reason I do not know. if anyone out there can help
me, in any way. info, past experience, etc....please respond to my plea. I
am an innocent man, and I fear the justice system will fail me, if I dont
take action

I have been told by people in other groups that it is likely that
someone used a form of spyware, to plant the files on my system. If anyone
can help me understand, this, or figure out how it could happen. Or if you
can provide me with any other ideas/information. i would greatly appreciate
it.

thanks

Ryan