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Windows 7 - USB Flash drive virus protection???

 
08-12-2009   #1


7600x64 RTM
 
 

USB Flash drive virus protection???

Just got a new Corsair 16g usb flash drive today. What is a solid virus protection program i can put on it to keep it protected from viruses from other computers?

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08-12-2009   #2


XP SP3
 
 


if you have not tried yet you can try panda's usbvaccine


Panda USB Vaccine. Panda Security
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08-12-2009   #3


7600x64 RTM
 
 


Tanks
Just "vaccinated" it but not sure what that means. I kinda want something that will run every time i plug it in and eject it.
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08-12-2009   #4


Windows 7 Professional x64
 
 


Get an AV with real time protection
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08-12-2009   #5


Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
 
 


Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by spliff View Post
Tanks
Just "vaccinated" it but not sure what that means. I kinda want something that will run every time i plug it in and eject it.
Do you want a "disinfection" type of application to run on it?
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08-12-2009   #6


7600x64 RTM
 
 


No, just something to prevent viruses from infected computers from getting on the stick.
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08-12-2009   #7


Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
 
 


Looks like Panda's 'USB Vaccination', the what you wanted
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08-12-2009   #8


7600x64 RTM
 
 


I put the Panda "vaccination" on the USB, is it just a one time thing or will it be running in the background?
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08-12-2009   #9


Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
 
 


Looking at the picture in the link, on the bottom left (check for updates), you may have to update it from time to time.

If you ever think your Flash drive is infected, then you can use Flash_Disinfector by sUBs
http://download.bleepingcomputer.com/sUBs/...Disinfector.exe

*** Note: Be sure to insert your flashdrives before you begin!
Double-click Flash_Disinfector.exe to run it and follow any prompts that may appear.
The utility may ask you to insert your flash drive and/or other removable drives including your mobile phone. Please do so and allow the utility to clean up those drives as well.
Wait until it has finished scanning and then exit the program.
Reboot your computer when done.

Flash_Disinfector will create a hidden folder named autorun.inf in each partition and every USB drive plugged in when you ran it. Don't delete this folder...it will help protect your drives from future infection.
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08-12-2009   #10


7600x64 RTM
 
 


Thanks, but ur link is a 404
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