Today,Removable drives (USB) are one of the most simple, hassle free and effective means of data transfer in working environments like offices, schools,… However, it has become like a simple ride for viruses to propagate. In general a USB drive of any kind, a pendrive, ipod, mp3 Players, mobile phones, all may contain viruses.With article you can using USB safely from viruses
I. Manual methods:
- When the USB plug into the computer, press the Shift key and held between 9 – 10 seconds to disable autorun.
- Do not access USB by double-clicking the mouse on the drive icon, or open by selecting Open in the menu to the mouse. You should open in Windows Explorer or the better use Winrar.
- Should enable the show hidden files (Tools – Folder Options), including file system to delete autorun file in USB (if available). If not delete it in Windows is used in DOS Hiren’s Boot to delete autorun file and other files created by the viruses on the USB.
I. Using Software:
I will introduce you to best software to prevent virus spread usb effective this is USB Disk Security
How to use:
- After install successful, software will alert you disable autorun function (recommend turn off this function)
- When USB plug into computer, software will scan and alert if detected the risk of virus in USB
- You can Delete all risky file by click in Delete all or delete a specific file (if you know this file is not dangerous). After delete you need to Remove USB and re-plug USB to computer.
- If no risky file found, you can using USB without worry about the risk of further virus.
- This software also supports optimize windows with some features such as Repair System, Manager AutoStart program when windows starting,…
This is some tips to help you safely from viruses when using usb.
Hope you success!
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