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Old 08-05-2015, 06:40 PM   #1
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Angry Problem--how to disinfect usb device


Have usb device infected while using Windows. Can I disinfect on Zorin OS 9 without infecting this OS?
 
Old 08-05-2015, 07:07 PM   #2
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Have you tried bleach? ;-)

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Have usb device infected while using Windows. Can I disinfect on Zorin OS 9 without infecting this OS?
You should be able to get the clamav (This link is for the source download) package for your distribution to clean the USB. The Windows virus should not cause harm on your Gnu/Linux.

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