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Hi Keith,
I have been dealing with the USB viruses found on my thumb drives and I can't seem to get rid of it! Can you recommend any free and utilizable software that I can download from the internet?
Millions of thanks.
Regards,
Ryan.
I use AVG free for anti-virus software. You can get it here: http://download.cnet.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10320142.html
Before you try to scan the flash drives using AVG you should disable autorun. This way the viruses won't be put on your PC every time you plug in a USB drive. Here is information about disabling autorun: http://antivirus.about.com/b/2008/03/05/disable-autorun.htm
Keith
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Keith Davis
Expertise
Advice on how to avoid viruses and spyware. Suggestions on what software to run to avoid viruses and spyware. Identification of spyware, trojans, or virus infections. Overall system security.
Experience
As a PC tech, removing and identifying many viruses and trojans from customer's PCs.
Education/Credentials
4 classes short of a Networking degree.
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