Virus + Bracket help

[RoKa]

Hey guys,

A family member gave me their screen and pc in one thing (more like a laptop architecture inside).

And I was wondering how far an encryption virus can go, can it go into the bios/motherboard or CPU cache?

I don't have too much experience with virusses so I don't if it's possible. Im planning on replacing the HDD anyways.

 

And then for my second question, if I get this bracket;

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Wil the potential SSD just slide in into the HDD slot on the predefined spot?

Thanks in advance!!!

 

Edit: And can the virus infiltrate my USB-stick which I have a win10 installation on?

[Himommies]

Depends on what virus.Cache is volatile meaning that evreytime you shut of your computer the virus would go away.If it got into Bios just reflash it.

And yes the SSd will slide in

[RoKa]

3 minutes ago, Himommies said:

Depends on what virus.Cache is volatile meaning that evreytime you shut of your computer the virus would go away.If it got into Bios just reflash it.

And yes the SSd will slide in

Ah oke. Is changing the jumper for the CMOS the same? (I wouldn't know how to flash the motherboard, everything sais with a CD or whatever but the most I've done with updating my bios is to update it with the automatic online installer from my asus z170 deluxe mobo xD)

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edit: the jumper is the top blue thingy. It sais CMOS next to it.

[Himommies]

Just now, RoKa said:

Ah oke. Is changing the jumper for the CMOS the same?

https://www.asus.com/us/support/FAQ/1012815

[RoKa]

2 minutes ago, Himommies said:

https://www.asus.com/us/support/FAQ/1012815

But it's a crappy HP mobo.

[Himommies]

Just now, RoKa said:

But it's a crappy HP mobo.

Oh I thought you meant your z170 deluxe.Whic PC IS it

[RoKa]

5 minutes ago, Himommies said:

Oh I thought you meant your z170 deluxe.Whic PC IS it

HP Touchsmart 520 PC

[Himommies]

1 minute ago, RoKa said:

HP Touchsmart 520 PC

Can't find a bios for that though you should be fine.BIOS viruses are pretty uncommon

[RoKa]

Just now, Himommies said:

Can't find a bios for that though you should be fine.BIOS viruses are pretty uncommon

Yeah, figured as much. Thanks alot though.

One thing if I might ask, how dangerous is it to use my windows install USB? Could it get infected in any way? Is it even possible?

[Himommies]

Just now, RoKa said:

Yeah, figured as much. Thanks alot though.

One thing if I might ask, how dangerous is it to use my windows install USB? Could it get infected in any way? Is it even possible?

Genrally ver uncommon