I need some advice

As you have virus problems I assume you are running a Microsoft operating system. Installing Linux is not restoring it - to restore means to get it back to the way it came to you (ie with MS Windows). Linux is a different OS, but yes, if all you want to do is use it as a jukebox Linux would be perfect and you won't get viruses. See this : http://limp-vkk-ver1.sourceforge.net/

Linux can't be infected by a Windows virus. If you want to install Linux, the easiest way to do it, is select and burn a Linux distro of your choosing, (Ubuntu is a good one for the Linux noob) boot the installation disk and when prompted, tell it to use the whole disk for installation. Windows will be completely removed and you'll have a nice, safe and shiny Linux OS when done. Ubuntu has a nice selection of media players in Synaptic that you can choose from if you don't like the default Rhythm Box. [Modified by: Waxon on January 07, 2009 05:33 PM]

If it ain't broke, you aren't trying hard enough.

But how old is your computer? If you have something very old perhaps Ubuntu is not a suitable version (get Xubuntu or, if the hardware is very weak, something like Fluxbuntu).

what would be the best way to save the music on it. i have 18gb but my flash card only holds 4.

i dont have an external hard drive. im hoping i can compress them and put them on cdrs.

All versions are good for playing music. If you wish to do a lot more with Ubuntu just download and install Ubuntu Studio from Ubuntus Package manager, Synaptic. http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/353950

You'll probably want something much lighter. Try Puppy Linux: http://www.puppylinux.org/home/overview or antiX: http://antix.mepis.org/index.php/Main_Page

thanks for the advice. i think im gonna try the puppy dingo and see how that works.

Yep, If you have a floppy drive on your computer, you will need to make a Wake Pup Floppy and select Floppy drive boot first in Bios, then Usb second drive boot. http://puppylinux.org/wiki/applications/dot-pets/wakepup http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=7979

the only floppy drive i have is on the pc that is messed up so i cant make a wake pup floppy. i tried doing it on a cdr but i get the same message. is there a different light version of linux that would be easier to install? also my pc is stuck starting in safe mode would this have any affect on it?