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Gustavok3000
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i dismount a really old computer and when i use this computer i installed some virus on it and now i want to use on my new computer but am scared of get virus on the new hd have a way to erase it before i put on my computer ? 

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Just now, Gustavok3000 said:

i dismount a really old computer and when i use this computer i installed some virus on it and now i want to use on my new computer but am scared of get virus on the new hd have a way to erase it before i put on my computer ? 

Use partitioning software that is included in Linux.

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I don't think autoplay applies to hard drives, so if you plug it in as a secondary drive you should be able to format it without issue.  Viruses only really survive by starting with Windows.

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2 minutes ago, TheCherryKing said:

Use partitioning software that is included in Linux.

ok i don´t understand but like i remeber i get web virus like google chrome tabs or shit like this if i put on my computer will it pass to the other hd ?

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Just now, AnonymousGuy said:

I don't think autoplay applies to hard drives, so if you plug it in as a secondary drive you should be able to format it without issue.  Viruses only really survive by starting with Windows.

hm i will try it and anyways i have malwerebytes 

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31 minutes ago, Gustavok3000 said:

hm i will try it and anyways i have malwerebytes 

As long as you keep your computer disconnected from the internet it can't do anything.  

 

I had some awesome reply about carefully taking the hard drive apart and throwing the platters into a fire but I didnt get to post it :( 

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