Ask How-To Geek: Rescuing an Infected PC, Installing Bloat-free iTunes, and Taming a Crazy Trackpad

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Read on to see our fixes for this week’s reader dilemmas.

My computer is infected with “System Tool 2011” malware and I’m in a bind.

My entire system is being held hostage at this point.

What can I do?

You’re going to need access to a clean PC to create a boot CD.

We have two guides you’ll want to check out.

Start withour guide to making a bootable BitDefender rescue CD.

If for some reason that fails you, check outthis guide on creating a Kaspersky rescue CD.

Is there anyway to install it without all the crap?

I want as little iTunes as possible while still making simple tasks like syncing music and creating playlists easy.

Cupertino Got Their Claws in Me

Dear Cupertino,

You’re in luck.

It’s driving me crazy!

What can I do?

You’ve got a couple options for resolving your problem.

Check outour guide hereto see available software solutions and how to adjust the sensitivity.

Also, you may want to check the documentation that came with your laptop.

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