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How can malware remain on PC after I format my HDD?
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<blockquote data-quote="jetman" data-source="post: 995418" data-attributes="member: 63028"><p>If it were me, I would be inclined to physically remove the hard drive and attach it to another computer (perhaps a Windows machine ) as an external drive. I would then reformat the drive using the second computer and run a malware scan on it.</p><p></p><p>Thats what I would try first personally, although if the firmware of the drive has been compromised, it may be that a more complex solution is needed. Others who are more knowledgeable than me have commented on that approach.</p><p></p><p><em>But if this computer is your main device, you might just want to buy a new hard drive. They are cheap enough these days. I‘d seriously consider that option. </em></p><p></p><p>Before I did any of the above I would use a clean device (such as a phone) to update the passwords for my email accounts and anything else that might be important. And make sure two factor authentication is switched on. Perhaps ask for replacement payment cards if you have used any on the infected machine.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jetman, post: 995418, member: 63028"] If it were me, I would be inclined to physically remove the hard drive and attach it to another computer (perhaps a Windows machine ) as an external drive. I would then reformat the drive using the second computer and run a malware scan on it. Thats what I would try first personally, although if the firmware of the drive has been compromised, it may be that a more complex solution is needed. Others who are more knowledgeable than me have commented on that approach. [I]But if this computer is your main device, you might just want to buy a new hard drive. They are cheap enough these days. I‘d seriously consider that option. [/I] Before I did any of the above I would use a clean device (such as a phone) to update the passwords for my email accounts and anything else that might be important. And make sure two factor authentication is switched on. Perhaps ask for replacement payment cards if you have used any on the infected machine. [/QUOTE]
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