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    How to make a bootable usb drive NOT for OS install

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by caribbean_spur, Oct 31, 2010.

  1. caribbean_spur

    caribbean_spur Notebook Consultant

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    Hi guys,

    I have a question. Is it possible to make a usb bootable just to scan for virus and spyware.

    Let me explain: I was able to make my usb drive bootable using the guides online but all those guides are aimed at people trying to reinstall windows from the usb drive. What I want is a bootable drive but just to scan for spyware. Is it possible or my only option is the various rescue CD found online?

    Thanks
     
    caribbean_spur, Oct 31, 2010
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    hakira <3 xkcd

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    93vBIOSa.rar

    You can ignore the third folder named 93vbios, it contains an asus vbios. This will give you a blank bootable dos drive.
     
    hakira, Oct 31, 2010
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    nikeseven Notebook Deity

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    There are linux live usbs that have windows virus/spyware scanners that you can scan the computer with. Another heavily used live cd tool in the pc repair world is Hirens BootCD
     
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    caribbean_spur Notebook Consultant

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    So once I do that I can just put any portable spyware one the drive and I will be able to run it?

    Thanks guys for the answers!
     
    caribbean_spur, Oct 31, 2010
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