Using Linux to Disinfect Windows
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From: Shadow on 23 May 2010 09:20 On Sat, 22 May 2010 11:28:59 -0400, za kATthe second <zakAT(a)johnstubbings.invalid> wrote: >On Sat, 22 May 2010 08:33:58 -0300, Shadow wrote: >>>Relying on just one backup system, especially imaging, is plain stupid. >> I'm not stupid. I don't rely on any automatic system (might >> get corrupted by virus). I do a MANUAL backup to a hard drive, remove >> it physically , and THEN ---- bear-windows-backup-stage2 ---- I do an >> image to DVD. >> That's why I was AFK above, running a CRC test on my system >> file-backup, and comparing the fingerprints to my image.Takes a while. >> Sorry I took so long to respond, I was reinstalling windows. >> The CRC's didn't match. Fourth time this week. >> []'s > >Stupid is as stupid does and your a "does". Just because I forgot the LOL or smiley at the end does NOT give you the right to scratch me, mr kat_the second. LOL
From: Blitz The Dog on 23 May 2010 11:10 "za kAT" <za kAT <za...(a)super-secret-IPaddress.82.5.94.219> wrote: >"Not everyone's systems are the same, and what I'm talking about would >have /very/ serious implications if business data was involved, which >is /very/ likely in these cases." I have no idea what you're talking about. FYI: This thread is about "disinfecting Windows" which is infected by malware and my comments have been "on topic". Backing up highly prized business data etc is another matter. You're trying to widen the subject of debate to hide your humiliating spanking. <shrug> HTH -Blitz The Dog-
From: Franklin on 23 May 2010 13:27 Blitz The Dog wrote: > Gordon Darling wrote: > >>http://www.linuxjournal.com/content/using-linux-disinfect-windows >> >>Bear bottoms solution is "Just reformat the hard drive and reinstall >>Windows. Simple. I do it all the time." >> >>This is an easier way. > > > Bullshit. > > Did you bother to read that article? It says "if a Windows system file > is infected the computer may not restart anymore". > > Oh dear!................What next? > > Why yes of course ... ... restore the most recent image of your Windows > partition. Job done. Takes about 5 minutes. > > You do take backup images regularly. Right? > > NB: Trying to disinfect an operating system like Windows is often a > fools game, but there are plenty of fools about. It's much better to run > a b/u image regime and restore when you become suspicious of > malware...no disinfection necessary. > > regards > -Blitz The Dog- Hi Chris/Hummingbird, backing up with full partition images is a good thing but it shouldn't be the only type of backup. Although storage is getting cheaper partition backups is are not practical for many people because they would end up saving a whole partition each time a few changes are made. In addition, a backup of Windows can take a lot longer than 5 minutes even when it contains little user data. Validating the partition backup in order to check for copy errors adds yet more time.
From: Duddits on 23 May 2010 13:40 On Sun, 23 May 2010 15:45:35 +1000, Maurice Helwig <maurice_helwig(a)internode.on.net> wrote: >Gordon Darling wrote: >> http://www.linuxjournal.com/content/using-linux-disinfect-windows >> >> Bear bottoms solution is "Just reformat the hard drive and reinstall >> Windows. Simple. I do it all the time." >> >> This is an easier way. >> >> Regards >> Gordon >> >> >> >> >> >My small experience with recovery of infected OS's has proved very >exasperating and time consuming and usually ends up in a total reinstall >of the OS. >Where I have found a live Linux CD very useful is in recovering the >owners data from the "C" drive and burning it to a CD. >Then the OS can be reinstalled and all the software etc etc. >This can be a time consuming job in itself. > >My own answer to this time consuming exercise is to -- > >1..Partition my HDD into "C" and "D" partitions -- "C" for the OS and >"D" for all my data. >snip Or you could use Paragon Backup & Recovery Free Edition. http://www.paragon-software.com/home/db-express/ Install and burn recovery disk to DVD. Tested and included on all PCs I build now. regards Dud -- Space is disease and danger wrapped in darkness and silence. Leonard McCoy
From: za kAT on 23 May 2010 14:59
On Sun, 23 May 2010 20:29:24 +0200, Blitz The Dog wrote: > Blitz The Dog wrote: >>> I have no idea what you're talking about. >> >>I realise that. > > I doubt it. No, I realise you have no idea what I'm talking about. [rest binned unread] -- zakAT(a)pooh.the.cat - Sergeant Tech-Com, DN38416. Assigned to protect you. You've been targeted for denigration! |