My laptop caught a virus (type unknown) My desktop has a spyware and virus protection program. If i hook the two together to try to retrieve data from the laptop will the desktop download the virus? and if so, will the Norton antivirus try to destroy it in both computers?
2007-01-27 00:57:26 · 2 answers · asked by coolbreeze44105 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
It depends what virus and where it is on the system. If it is a virus such a Trojan these are very "contagious" and will most likely find it's way into the new system.
If I where you I would eliminate the virus on the laptop and then transfer the files.
2007-01-27 01:02:25 · answer #1 · answered by Chεεrs [uk] 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the two computers have ethernet jacks you are able to plug them right into a swap or router and do document transfers that way. in case you haven't any longer have been given a swap or router, you are able to the two make or purchase what's referred to as a "crossover" cable. it extremely is an ethernet cable with a distinctive pin configuration than a "at contemporary-by" cable, for once you desire one gadget to speak to a distinctive without a swap or hub.
2016-12-16 14:47:04 · answer #2 · answered by holness 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋