I need help!

Hi

A friend of mine called me last night to announce me that someone has stolen her windows live password.

This a**hole claims to be a hacker and he demanded some things to give back the password.

I want your help.

I know that if your computer is infected someone can steal your passwords.

I haven't searched my friend's pc for spyware but is there another way for someone to steal a windows live password?

Or the only way is to install a nasty program that will give him everything you type etc.(I think it's called keylogger)?

Is there any way that she can retrieve her password ?

I told her to format her hard drive immediately cause i don't have time to help her.

What's your opinion about all these?

See this link

http://help.live.com/help.aspx?project=liv...mp;market=en-us

Have you any evidence this person actually has her password and how was she informed that they have it? Can she login to her account and just change her password?