Using Linux to scan windows

Discussion in 'Malware Help - MG (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by njmiano, Oct 17, 2008.

  1. njmiano

    njmiano Private E-2

    I have Ubuntu and Windows XP dual booting on my computer and was wondering if I could install ant-virus/malware removal tools on the Linux partition and scan the windows partition. Would this be effective, or does windows need to be running in order for these programs to find the problems?

    Also, I was wondering if it would be possible to load anti-virus/malware programs on a Linux bootable thumb drive (such as pendrive Linux) in order to scan other computers without booting windows?
    Thanks for any input,
    Nick
     
    njmiano, Oct 17, 2008
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  2. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    If Windows is not running, many things will be missed.

    I suggest that you ask in the Software Forum but again you will still not find everything even if it is possible.
     
    chaslang, Oct 18, 2008
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