2007-02-07 10:33:06 · 12 answers · asked by mosleyg3 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
it most likely wont, but if it does u can easly get rid of it by running a Norton Spyware Scan, located on the yahoo! toolbar
2007-02-07 10:37:19 · answer #1 · answered by :) 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You won't get a virus from plugging it into windows, but by opening the drive their is a chance you will. Make sure you scan it before opening
just remember right clicking is safe, left click on the drive isnt
also don't put it in before windows loads, chances are alot of pcs will attempt to boot from USB and the virus (if their is one) might be able to get on the hard drive and wipe it ect before you even get to windows
2007-02-07 10:42:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, viruses and other nasty things can "infect" your computer when a jump drive is used. That is one of the reasons businesses are suddenly slamming the doors on their employees using jump drives at home. It all depends on what goes onto the jumpdrive, even innocent stuff if not thoroughly scanned and tested, might have some form of spyware or other junk that you dont want on a pristine system.
Good luck.
2007-02-07 10:38:33 · answer #3 · answered by Unforgiven Shadow 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
will before u open the flash drive right click on it with your mouse
and click on scan then it will tell if the flash drive has a virus or not.
2007-02-07 12:53:06 · answer #4 · answered by Oasis 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in case you have a real-time scanning anti-virus software, it is going to test your flash key once you plug it in. in case you have not have been given any AV application, i could recommend AVG Anti-Virus. Do a Google seek for the unfastened version.
2016-09-28 13:54:01 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can only geet a virus if you open up a file with virus on the flash drive so first scan all the files
2007-02-07 10:41:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes if there is an infected file on the drive and you connected to the Internet.
Good Luck!!!
2007-02-07 10:39:41 · answer #7 · answered by KB 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it can. Be sure to install anti virus and spyware software first, though.
2007-02-07 10:37:27 · answer #8 · answered by bluebell_green 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its doubtful unless you open any files on it! Plug it in and open my computer, open the drive and delete all files!
2007-02-07 10:38:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
not if you're funning antivirus software.
If there is an autoplay execution file on that flash drive then it is possible that it is trying to give you a virus.
Always, Always, Always,....run antivirus software.
2007-02-07 10:38:18 · answer #10 · answered by mnid007 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋