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Can Antivirus software of online scans identify viruses on portable storage hard drive devices? Can portable backup hard drives be scanned for infection?

#1 hYlAnDeR~TFC

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Posted 15 February 2011 - 04:58 PM

I have a couple portable backup hard drives and would like to scan them to see if they contain any infections or viruses. Will Malwarebytes (freeversion) be able to do this? Or can I use a reputable free online site to scan my portables?

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Posted 15 February 2011 - 07:24 PM

Malwarebytes can scan external drives, just do a full scan and check the box next to each drive.

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Posted 15 February 2011 - 07:55 PM

Thank you Sightless!

That is great news, thanks for your help!

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Posted 15 February 2011 - 09:18 PM

Happy to help

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Posted 15 February 2011 - 10:11 PM

Flash/External Drive Scanning Tools:

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware. For usb flash drives and/or other removable drives, perform a Full scan as Sightless advised. The option for a Flash Scan will analyze memory and autorun objects but that option is only available to licensed users in the paid version.
Norman Malware Cleaner. For usb flash drives and/or other removable drives to scan, use the Add button to browse to the drives location, click on the drive to highlight and choose Ok.
Dr.Web CureIt. Choose Custom Scan after the Express Scan has finished to add your usb or external drive to the scan.
McAfee Avert Stinger Tool.