Protecting my usb

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  1. Posts : 20
    windows 7
       #1

    Protecting my usb


    Dear,

    I have a USB memory full of software I often use on my clients side;
    Any possibility to protect my USB memory from getting infected after I plug it to any of my clients PCs (if their PCs are infected)?

    Thank you
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  2. Posts : 2,497
    Windows 7 Pro 64 bit
       #2

    Aside from enabling the write protect on the drive (if this suits your use) there is little you can do. Setting the read only attribute on the files is only an advisory which software can ignore if it wishes. You can be sure malware will.

    Be sure you have a backup of everything on the drive.
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  3. Posts : 2,362
    Win7 H.Prem. 32bit+SP1
       #3

    Hi joesm, If I was using a USB on anyones pc, I would move the files to it before using them, and delete them when finished, including emptying the Recycle Bin. Format the USB before removal. Re add the files from my own pc for the next time.
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  4. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #4

    Just scan the stick when you reuse it on your PC.
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  5. Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
       #5

    Just a thought.
    Know the total size of information on the flash drive before you plug it into another computer. Compare the size again just before removing the flash drive from the computer. That should give you a idea if anything has changed.
    Make sure your computer doesn't have auto play activated.
    Then do as whs has mentioned; plug it in and Scan it.
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  6. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #6

    Yeah right - a hash total may be the solution.
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  7. Posts : 2,470
    Windows 7 Home Premium
       #7

    joesm,

    UsbFix vaccinates only removable USB devices:

    UsbFix UsbFix tutorial : Vaccination option.
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  8. Posts : 20
    windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Dear,

    Thanx a lot for your help.
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  9. Posts : 20
    windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #9

    Dear,

    I just found this:
    USB WriteProtector - Enables or disables the write protection for USB disks
    Tried it and here it is denying me from copying/pasting anything on it.
    Hopefully it will help.

    PS: it seems it only work on the PC where it was write protected.

    thanx again,
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  10. Posts : 2,686
    Windows 8.1 Pro w/Media Center 64bit, Windows 7 HP 64bit
       #10
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