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Most cases of viruses spreading from USB drives are a result of
The file on the USB flash drive are mostly word docs, pdf, jpg and the
like. Nothing exe, so I am hoping they are safe.
The site is password protected? Where can I sign up? I just hit the
url and it asked me for a password and login....
That is great, if I can get into it, I will try the Live Windows CD
thing. Again, thanks for your patience on this.
"Autoplay" which causes a program to execute when the disk or drive is
inserted. In Windows, you can disable Autoplay with TweakUI or simply
hold down the shift key when you insert the drive (you have to hold it
down until after it is completely mounted). Data files don't usually
carry infections. Suspect .exe, .com, .bat, .pif, .vbs, .cpl, and
other executable-types of files.
The file on the USB flash drive are mostly word docs, pdf, jpg and the
like. Nothing exe, so I am hoping they are safe.
Linux disks do not fix Windows problems very well, so you might
consider checking into freeware "Ultimate Boot CD for Windows" at
<http://www.ubcd4win.org>
The site is password protected? Where can I sign up? I just hit the
url and it asked me for a password and login....
Where you can create a "Live Windows" CD which is very helpful for
recovering from situations like you are in. It is more work to
generate than the Live Linux CD because you have to create the .iso
yourself instead of simply just downloading it. But once you make the
disk it is a very helpful thing to keep around. I believe it even
includes some virus checkers.
HTH,
John
That is great, if I can get into it, I will try the Live Windows CD
thing. Again, thanks for your patience on this.