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USB corrupts?
żIs it possible for a USB port to corrupt flash memory (or even hard disks)?
USB corrupts?
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I think it is possible. I just don't know how likely it is unless you have an infected system.
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USB corrupts?
Thank you, SCANNERMAN777. I'll check the system from a repair CD. However, I'd like to have more opinions.
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Do not even forget to check your USB for malware,adware or other issues.I have seed this prob. and It mostly happens by Virused USB.And in this case it's possible that an USB cause errors even crushes.
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Years ago, viruses were passed from PC to PC via floppy disks. I once had a virus and when I got rid of it, I began checking my floppy disks. That dang virus was on 50 of my floppies.
Today we can have the same problem with USB drives. (also called Flash Drives, or Pen Drives).
Several of the best AV and AS programs will check USB drives for malware, if you have the drive plugged into a USB Port when the scan is run.
I have one USB drive that contains all my Utilities and I use it on many of my customer's PC's. So I do scan it often for malware.
Cheers mates!
TechnoMage
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If you use your PC's USB port to deliver power supply to experimental electronic circuits (such as single board computer projects), then you are immediately at risk of damaging the PCs USB port.
USB devices should draw no more than 500 mA (0.5 A) from a USB 2 port or 900 mA (0.9A) from a USB 3 power delivery port.
As far as I am aware, the USB specification does not include circuit protection against over-voltage or short circuits, etc. Far safer to use an independent power supply if you intend to power experimental electronic curcuits.
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