Can i connect a virus infected lap top to my working computer?

Question

Both my computers were infected with a virus. I was able to fix my main computer but as of yet have been unable to repair my laptop. Can I hook up my laptop to my main computer to down load the necessary application that is stored on my main computer to repair my laptop? Thanks, jess

Answer 1

Actually, given that some malware now travels via USB drives, I'd suggest a CD-R.

If you feel adventurous, many USB drives do have a Lock switch.  Don't know how safe they really are, though.  Don't forget to USE IT.

Hope that helps.

Answer 2

Two words...Flash Drive. Get yourself a usb flash drive. They are dirt cheap these days. Otherwise, waste a cd-r and burn the needed file onto it.  

Answer 3

You'll likely reinfect the main computer again. Take the steps needed to treat the laptop as a stand alone. Copying the app from the main computer onto a clean USB flash drive, then removing the drive and putting it into the laptop might work. I personally would not connect the two machines together in any way.

Answer 4

That would not be the best way to do things.

Best Way

Burn a CD with the programs you need on the CD and load the CD on the laptop.

Second Choice

Use a USB Memory Stick and transfer the programs. Do NOT put the USB Stick back into a clean computer until you have verified it is clean

Connecting your Laptop to your clean computer over a network is your last option. The chances are nearly 90% the virus will be faster than you are and you will get to start from scratch

Answer 5

Yes, but why would u connect it and possiblely infect the first computer again.

use a usb drive or burn the file to a cd and put it on the 2nd computer and wait until virus is gone, if that doesnt work connect the second computer to the internet directly and download a virus protection.

Answer 6

sure u can. just make sure the the connectivity device installed well, such as the lan card, so u can connect both computer using crossover UTP cable

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