Clean infected usb key

[MisterToto]

I was given an infected key in order to clean it off. How can I proceed correctly for not infecting my computer?
Thank you,
MisterToto

 

[Rus Anca]

You can use Usb immunizer.Read more here: http://labs.bitdefender.com/projects/usb-immunizer/overview/

 

[MisterToto]

You can use Usb immunizer.Read more here: http://labs.bitdefender.com/projects/usb-immunizer/overview/

I'll try it,just need to launch it?

 

[BoraMurdar]

Click the Start and Input "gpedit.msc" in search box, then click the result to open the gpedit.
Expand Administrative Templates >Windows Components > Autoplay Policies in order.
Then double click "Turn off Autoplay"
Click Enabled, and then select All drives so that you can disable Autorun on all drives.
Click Ok at last.

After restarting your computer, you have done all the needed work to disable Auto Play in Windows

Update your antivirus. And after all that connect the infected USB and click to scan it with your AV.

You can optionally go and use USB immunizer after all that to immunize that USB

 

[Prorootect]

Download MCShield (it's portable) ..

 

[RmG152]

another solution:
run Linux from cd or usb an manual clean infected USB

 

[MisterToto]

Download MCShield (it's portable) ..

Is it free? When i go home I will try it,thank you!

 

[MalwareT]

Is it free? When i go home I will try it,thank you!

Yes.

 

[Rus Anca]

Download MCShield Anti-Malware Tool:http://www.mcshield.net/download.html

 

[Anupam]

First before cleaning you need to understand how Virus Spread through USB when you are just plugging it in your system.

By default Autoplay is Turned on for USB drive. When windows try to Autoplay the USB stick insetred, it actually follow the instruction written in Autorun.inf file. SO if you disable Autoplay then the virus will still be there but unless you are clicking on them they won't spread.

So as already suggested by @BoraMurdar

1. Disable Autoplay
2. Insert USB
3. Do not open it, just do a right click scan with your updated Antivirus. Or best cleaning it do format

 

[MisterToto]

First before cleaning you need to understand how Virus Spread through USB when you are just plugging it in your system.

By default Autoplay is Turned on for USB drive. When windows try to Autoplay the USB stick insetred, it actually follow the instruction written in Autorun.inf file. SO if you disable Autoplay then the virus will still be there but unless you are clicking on them they won't spread.

So as already suggested by @BoraMurdar

1. Disable Autoplay
2. Insert USB
3. Do not open it, just do a right click scan with your updated Antivirus. Or best cleaning it do format

If I format it it will be safe? Because I heard the key was formated but still has viruses...

 

[jamescv7]

Handling infected USB is literally dangerous due to autorun that can sneak to your registry when did not detect quickly, if you have smartphone/tablet that supports USB insertion try first to insert and examine the files before in the PC. (I know its sounds same pattern like booting in Linux)

 

[Anupam]

If I format it it will be safe? Because I heard the key was formated but still has viruses...

Unless your system in infected, when you format USB stick that removes the viruses.

 

[Exterminator]

Following this will get the job done http://malwaretips.com/threads/clean-infected-usb-key.36014/#post-285435

 

[MisterToto]

I turned off the autorun, scan the key with McShield then Avast,Stinger and USB Immunizer: no threats found so no problem =)
Thank you all for your answers.