if i do not put anti virus software on my portable, but it is on the computer that i am using, am i still safe from viruses and spyware?
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It's all depending really on the antivirus software you are using or whats on the computer really. Each A-V Software has a different Database and what is classed as a Virus on one A-V software may not be classed as a virus yet in another and will hide in the host computer for sometime until that definition is given
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does my usb drive fall under the protection of the computers anti virus?
If it scans all drives, yes. If it only scans the hard drive, no.
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Here’s an earlier thread discussing portable anti-virus:
https://portableapps.com/node/702
A relevant quote from John Haller, “Remember, your USB device is just a dumb removal disk drive to the local PC. As such, whatever PC you connect it to has complete control over it. If it is infected with a virus, it will be altering the files on the device as soon as you plug it in, before you can even run any software. This applies to any USB device with portable apps on it including U3 and Ceedo.”
Also the much quoted “Safe App-ing” doctrine:
https://portableapps.com/support/safe_portable_app-ing
And for a supported portable anti-virus application – ClamWin Portable
https://portableapps.com/apps/utilities/clamwin_portable
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