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Scanning external hard drive for virus without endangering my PC
Posted on 6/25/24 at 11:44 am
Posted on 6/25/24 at 11:44 am
I've got an old external hard drive that has some files that I'd like to transfer to my new laptop. The hard drive has not been used in several years and I'm concerned there might be malware on it. Is it safe to connect to my laptop for a scan with Microsoft Defender?
This post was edited on 6/25/24 at 11:59 am
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Posted on 6/25/24 at 11:48 am to TigerVespamon
if you are trying to take all precautions before connecting the drive then you should step up the protection first. Install kaspersky free first, then connect the drive, then scan the drive.
Anything on that drive would be at least several years old and likely well documented in the databases now. The risk level should be low.
Anything on that drive would be at least several years old and likely well documented in the databases now. The risk level should be low.
Posted on 6/25/24 at 2:41 pm to notsince98
quote:That’s what I’m thinking. Thanks for the advice.
Anything on that drive would be at least several years old and likely well documented in the databases now. The risk level should be low.
Posted on 6/25/24 at 8:18 pm to TigerVespamon
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The hard drive has not been used in several years and I'm concerned there might be malware on it.
Updating the spank bank?
Posted on 6/25/24 at 8:35 pm to notsince98
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kaspersky
The russian software? It's getting banned by the white house. I'd recommend malwarebytes.
Posted on 6/26/24 at 8:24 am to blue_morrison
I don't let misinformation influence me. Kaspersky always tests the best and all the privacy and security experts always check to see if it sends any unknown information it shouldn't. Nobody ever finds anything wrong with it.
This post was edited on 6/26/24 at 8:25 am
Posted on 6/26/24 at 7:49 pm to notsince98
I mean, you're not wrong. Just saying it may not be available in the future. It's solid right now.
Posted on 6/27/24 at 7:42 pm to TigerVespamon
Are you capable of setting up a VM, test the drive or files in that environment and move what is neede?
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