I'm trying to transfer some music and video files (from my iTunes) from an old PC to a new one. I was going to use an external Hard Drive to do the transfer, however, the old PC has a virus in it. Will the virus also transfer itself over?
PC file transfer and virus issue.
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Depends on the virus, is it an old virus? If so you should be alright, the virus will likely be in C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 so don't take any files from in there! If its a new virus it might be one of the clever ones that copies itself to any external media. Theres a nasty one doing the rounds on USB sticks at the moment
Depends on the virus, a virus is a very broad term, i cannot tell you for sure without knowing the class of virus.
Although usually, a standard virus only infects the host computer, generally inside the system32 folder, and does not latch on to files that are being transferred.
Although as I said, some do.
Although usually, a standard virus only infects the host computer, generally inside the system32 folder, and does not latch on to files that are being transferred.
Although as I said, some do.
hmmm it looks like it's only doing shit to my C:\ since I can't access it. Also I'm having no problems running my PC otherwise... I was able to start COD 4 and my Steam games no problem today (minus the fact that I needed the CD's autorun to do it since I also can't access my "Programs" list from the Start Menu). I WAS able to put all my music and videos into a folder on my Desktop called "External shit" so that I can just grab it and go. As far as the type of Virus... I'm not quite sure... Anyone have a checklist or something that I can go through to help Identify it?
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If I install an antivirus on the destination PC (My new one), will it protect it from anything that could have possibly jumped into my External Drive when I plug it in?
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If I install an antivirus on the destination PC (My new one), will it protect it from anything that could have possibly jumped into my External Drive when I plug it in?
That should do the trick. AVG free is a good antivirus, you could always try installing Spyware Doctor on the old PC too, it might get the virus out.xxcloud417xx said: