WD external HDD (Help)


  1. arshadmahmood
    Posts : 129
    Windows Seven 32Bit
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    WD external HDD (Help)


    Dear Sir,

    I am using WD external usb2 HDD. I transferred my data music, movies, software's from my office computer to my home computer. my office computer is permanent connected with internet & its anti virus software fully updated but my home computer not connected with internet & anti virus not updated. actual problem is when i connect my HDD in my home computer then I think some virus in this computer & come into my HDD. I want to rclean my home computer which can not be connect woth internet. is it possible to updated its anti virus manually? & also tell is there available any antivirus for my external HDD for safe use?
    I am using avast anti virus.
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  3. Neutron16
    Posts : 934
    Windows 8.1 ; Windows 7 x86 (Dec2008-Jan2013)
       New #2

    You can download Virus database updates from Avast Website.
    Download avast! Antivirus Update
    Those are EXE files, which you can download on your HDD and install later on your home computer.

    Also, you can use the following tricks to increase protection:
    Write-disabling software How To Protect USB Drive From Virus When Attached To Infected Computer
    and create write-protected dummy "autorun.inf" file Protect USB Flash Drive from Virus

    Tricks are originally for USB flash drives, but they should work for portable hdd too.
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  4. MilesAhead
    Posts : 5,092
    Windows 7 32 bit
       New #3

    Another thing you can try, download:

    Malwarebytes : Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is a free download that removes viruses and malware from your computer

    Update the database. Do a complete scan and select the USB drive as well as all the internal drives. It may take an hour or so. I recommend clearing the recycle bin before starting the scan. If that comes up clean then you should be ok.

    Also it can be a good idea to use something to protect your browser while surfing unfamiliar sites. Sandboxie is one popular program, but you can find others on download sites.
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  6. arshadmahmood
    Posts : 129
    Windows Seven 32Bit
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    Dear Sirs,

    Thank you very much for your help
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  7. LiquidSnak
    Posts : 2,259
    W7 Professional x64
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    Another solution is to scan the external drive before transferring.
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