iGuest 3 Report post Posted July 6, 2011 Hey guys!i have got a problem with my new linux OS. i don't know how to detect a virus which is in my usb and delete it.i can't access my the data in my usb though i can watch the videos in it when plugged to a tv. it shows 0k left for remaining space in the usb but i haven't used all of it so i think that it is a virus or Trojan.please help me, i just want to be able to use my usb again.thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iAssistant 1 Report post Posted August 14, 2011 Do you have an anti-virus? If you don't have, I advise you to download one in the internet, there are many free software that you can download. After that scan your usb so that you can clean all the virus that you get. Goodluck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emilykrys 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2011 Malwarebytes is a good antivirus and the free version should allow you to remove most things there's also Microsoft security essentials or if its like a flash drive and there's nothing else on it you can format it too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VickyMilza 0 Report post Posted August 17, 2012 The best option to formatting is to connect the usb drive to your desktop or laptop and get rid of the virus in the usb drive through a simple virus scan. This is clean but there is a catch. You need a desktop/laptop that has anti virus software. While it should not be that difficult, we need to be prepared for all eventuality. And this post will help you to be ready to remove virus from usb when 1. You have some important file on your usb and hence can not format it and 2. You do not have a desktop/laptop with anti virus software installed on itThanks in advance,Vicky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlhaslip 4 Report post Posted August 18, 2012 Which version of Linux are you using?Visit the Software Centre if you use Ubuntu or a related Linux and check for downloadable packages there.Here is a link to a Blog which discusses several Linux Anti-virus packages: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/free-linux-antivirus-programs/ Good luck and keep us posted on how you make out. I have Xubuntu installed and might be able to help you if you need for assistance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
