Question on File transfers?

Hi,

my computer has basically died... so, im thinking of transfering a few files onto my ipod, then reformatting my computer, and then putting them back...but i may have to move some files in to my lap top if there is not enough room on my ipod. however... if some files on the ipod are infected, will even connecting them to my laptop without transferring yet infect my laptop? or will it be safe enough to open the directory and scan them with whatever virus protection program i have?

Question on File transfers?adware

If you are able to transfer files you should be able to burn a dvd or cd... I would recommend this as opposed to possibly infecting your ipod.

You can absolutely infect other systems and devices if those files contain a virus.

I recommend you have antivirus from a reliable vendor like mcafee , configured porperly, and automatically updating.. and use that to scan any files before putting them back on the computer.

The only files you should worry about backing up are documents, mp3s, etc... programs should not be backed up they should have their own installation programs / disks that you will use to properly reinstall them... so you shouldn't have so much data that it will overflow ...unless you have never backed up in which case you should probably start.

If your computer has died you could first attempt a repair of windows and a reinstall of windows without a format which will keep your files. You could also get a seperate harddrive and then install the harddrive you have as a slave drive.

Good luck

Question on File transfers?antivirus scan

Often times it depends on the virus. You should be able to connect the device to your laptop and scan them without any issues. Just make sure that you do not open any of the files until they have been scanned.

Good Luck!