Computer Forum

**kiko5k** · 08-11-2008, 01:10 AM

I found a virus on my usb drive when i used it on another computer.how can i remove it without infecting my own computer? i think the virus is siivchost.exe.. im not sure of the virus name because im really scared to open my usb because it might infect my computer and do a reformat on my computer. i need the files on my usb.

**Brandon** · 08-11-2008, 01:14 AM

just formate it as soon as you place it in your drive

**kiko5k** · 08-11-2008, 01:21 AM

Im afraid.. because what my computer does an autoplay every time a usb is inserted. and i need to get some files on my usb.

**Brandon** · 08-11-2008, 01:28 AM

it's a harddrive, just like any other
you can disable the autoplay if that's what's worrying you.. do you have any anti-virus on your machine?

**kiko5k** · 08-11-2008, 02:12 AM

I have an AVG 8 installed in my computer.. I will try to disable the autoplay now found in the control panel, right?

**wchua24** · 08-12-2008, 12:23 PM

just make sure that your anti virus is updated... dont be scared that is just a simple virus..you can even manually remove it you can download hijackthis.

**kiko5k** · 08-13-2008, 03:49 AM

Can you guys read and interpret the logs in hijackthis?

**~ServerPoint~** · 08-13-2008, 04:19 AM

Format it - just skip autorun once you run USB. I have had the same. My antivirus do not believe that was virus and on other PC yes.

**dorame** · 09-04-2008, 04:23 AM

used nod 32 v.3xx>>and update database virus>>Scan Kill it

**joshsteve4** · 09-04-2008, 04:43 AM

use the address bar if you want to open your usb drive. ^_^

**johnlloyd** · 09-04-2008, 08:53 AM

just disable the autoplay then format your usb as simple as that!

**journey08** · 09:21 AM

Just don't try to double click while opening the usb if you want to see your files so that the virus will not harm your local disk. Better to use right click if you want to open your files.

**shoaaib** · 09-05-2008, 06:57 AM

Format your USB, or simply install AVG free on your computer... after updating your AV plug your usb and remove the virus

**Neophyte** · 09-05-2008, 06:05 PM

Holding down the shift key while inserting the USB drive disables autoplay temporarily.

**Dirky47** · 09-09-2008, 01:29 AM

ohhh... You don't have any back-up files in your Personal Computer? The Best way is to Format your USB... if you have a back-up files.... But if not.. try to scan your PC... and USB...

Good Luck...

**shadowofnight** · 09-09-2008, 09:19 AM

just disable autoplay and then open your usb drive from run you can start run from start menu then type the letter of your usb drive e.g i have 18 partitions on my computer so my usb address is q so i type in q:/ and then open it and scan it through avg hope it will solve your problem

**techybyte** · 09-21-2008, 10:47 AM

Use Kaspersky Internet Security...and keep it updated it helps a lot..or download Download iKill v1.2

**shahid1** · 09-22-2008, 07:35 AM

u can format ur usb drive without open.