If I reinstall Windows XP or ME AFTER a "Quick NTFS Format", is there ANY possiblilty that any virus, trojan or rootkit can survive?
Thx in advance..
bob
Can a virus, trojan or rootkit survive a "Quick Format" ?
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Grindy
, Jun 06 2006 11:28 PM
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Posted 06 June 2006 - 11:28 PM
Grindy
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If I reinstall Windows XP or ME AFTER a "Quick NTFS Format", is there ANY possiblilty that any virus, trojan or rootkit can survive?
Thx in advance..
bob
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Posted 07 June 2006 - 01:38 AM
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The default NTFS format, not quick is the better option anyway
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Posted 07 June 2006 - 06:13 AM
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most will not, but a boot sector virus can--in fact, a boot sector virus will survive any format.
Complete removal of the partition is needed to destroy these--well, actually, an antivirus program can destroy these, too
But, boot sector viruses are very rare. Haven't seen one in five years...
Complete removal of the partition is needed to destroy these--well, actually, an antivirus program can destroy these, too
But, boot sector viruses are very rare. Haven't seen one in five years...
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Posted 07 June 2006 - 09:05 AM
Grindy
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Thx to you both....
Cheers !
Cheers !
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