Leaving a Virus

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by 450rRacer22, Nov 15, 2009.

  1. 450rRacer22

    450rRacer22 Private E-2

    I got a virus on my computer awhile ago and it is a fairly old computer and i didnt really feel it was worth all the trouble trying to fix it and remove the virus. My question is, is it ok to leave a computer with a virus on it. I dont plan to ever use it again, its just sitting a closet shut off. I just wanted to make sure that this is ok to do.
     
    450rRacer22, Nov 15, 2009
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  2. evilfantasy

    evilfantasy Malware Fighter

    If it's never going to be used again then the virus can do no harm. But for security and safety reasons you should format the drive. Or if it's just going to be thrown away take a hammer to it!
     
    evilfantasy, Nov 17, 2009
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  3. 450rRacer22

    450rRacer22 Private E-2

    Yeah i planned on smashing it up nice and good before i threw it away. Thanks for the reply!
     
    450rRacer22, Nov 17, 2009
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