This is some "friend". Are you sure she had nothing to do with it? What was
she doing poking around in your files? And why was she so quickly able to find
the bad files? This all sounds fishy.

Ryan Jackson wrote:

> 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