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by YiVaroom on December 1st, 2007

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I have two computer and one has never been connected to the net to avoid viruses / hackers etc. If i wanted to do a scan on it, would it be as simple as plugging the studio pc tower into my laptop via a usb port and scanning the drive?

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  • by Karl Plesz on December 2nd, 2007

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    If you must absolutely not connect to the internet with the 'virgin' PC you mention, I believe most virus scanners have the ability to at least scan network shares. So here's what I'd try: I'd network the 2 computers together with the internet disconnected entirely and map the drive(s) of the 'virgin' PC so that the other one can access the drive(s). If you have a router, this should be easy, otherwise you'd need a network crossover cable (not a normal network patch cable). You can't connect the drive of one computer to another using USB. Sorry about the term 'virgin' - I felt it was the most appropriate word for my analogy.

    After all that, I'm afraid that Elise's answer is the better solution, only because just keeping a PC disconnected from the internet isn't enough to guarantee that it will be free of infections. Any method that is used to introduce files to the computer is a potential vector for infection.

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  • by The Special One on December 1st, 2007

    The Special One

    You could do that if you wanted to, but it'd be easier (and safer in the long run) just to install a virus scanner on the computer. You'll have to connect to the internet for about 5 minutes to get the new data files, but you can disconnect it immediately if you so desire.

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  • by FireFtw on April 26th, 2011

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    There are portable versions of anti-virus software that you can install onto a USB, that would be the safest way.

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