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Marrk · 10 October 2012, 09:45 AM

I got a free flash drive as part of the bags of swag they gave away at the Inside Basel/Geneva event.

Question: Do you guys worry that flash drives in general may come from the factory with viruses or other harmful stuff on them? Especially if they are Made in China?

brkanand · 10 October 2012, 09:47 AM

No. They are safe to use in my opinion - if you are the first time user

BarkMaster · 10 October 2012, 10:25 AM

Being from China has no bearing. If you want to be cautious with a new drive, disable AUTOPLAY prior to insertion and format once inserted.

caryyee · 10 October 2012, 10:54 AM

If they are a name brand, and come sealed in it's packet, then no, no worries at all. Even from a no name brand, as long as it's sealed, you should be fine (providing you have an anti virus program that scans drives as soon as they are inserted. And yes, turn off auto-play.

jatco · 10 October 2012, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BarkMaster

Being from China has no bearing. If you want to be cautious with a new drive, disable AUTOPLAY prior to insertion and format once inserted.

When in doubt, go that route /\ , imo...
Never had a problem with OTC sealed units...

Kingair · 10 October 2012, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by caryyee

If they are a name brand, and come sealed in it's packet, then no, no worries at all. Even from a no name brand, as long as it's sealed, you should be fine (providing you have an anti virus program that scans drives as soon as they are inserted. And yes, turn off auto-play.

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HAGOne

padi56 · 10 October 2012, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BarkMaster

Being from China has no bearing. If you want to be cautious with a new drive, disable AUTOPLAY prior to insertion and format once inserted.

Have to agree just cannot see why today there is a thought of stigma of ant goods from China .China today produce some excellent electrical product and many well known brands are made there.Perhaps because the labour is cheaper than the western world but IMHO its because they do quality work.Like all countries today most make excellent products and some not so excellent products.

Kingair · 10 October 2012, 08:09 PM

Another option is that your format (or even twice) directly . . .

HAGOne

Monte Cristo · 10 October 2012, 09:50 PM

It was made in China, really?

Flip over any electronic device in your home or office and I bet the majority of those will have a 'Made in China' stamp somewhere.....

treeinthecity · 10 October 2012, 10:39 PM

If you have doubts, format it.

Kingair · 10 October 2012, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Monte Cristo

It was made in China, really?

Flip over any electronic device in your home or office and I bet the majority of those will have a 'Made in China' stamp somewhere.....

Wasn't China the promised land for production . . .

We'll to be honest . . . . they just make crap . . .

It's cheap what they make . . . but here the story ends . . .

And wait for some more years (it's already changing) . . the wages are increasing . . . so future wise . . . ? ? ?

They have cost us a lot of jobs in Europe & USA . . . .

HAGOne

Marrk · 11 October 2012, 01:39 AM

Thanks for the responses.

What's AUTOPLAY? (I'm on Mac.)

Kingair · 11 October 2012, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Marrk

Thanks for the responses.

What's AUTOPLAY? (I'm on Mac.)

You insert the FD and something starts to play . . music . . . movie . . .

You choose. . .

HAGOne

Sarajevo · 11 October 2012, 02:51 AM

Well I wouldn't touch one wearing a Rolex....

BarkMaster · 11 October 2012, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Sarajevo

Well I wouldn't touch one wearing a Rolex....

That is a good point.

Kingair · 11 October 2012, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Sarajevo

Well I wouldn't touch one wearing a Rolex....

Neither do I . . . .

HAGOne

10 October 2012, 09:45 AM	#1
Marrk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,192	Flash Drive: Are They Safe? I got a free flash drive as part of the bags of swag they gave away at the Inside Basel/Geneva event. Question: Do you guys worry that flash drives in general may come from the factory with viruses or other harmful stuff on them? Especially if they are Made in China?

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BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	Being from China has no bearing. If you want to be cautious with a new drive, disable AUTOPLAY prior to insertion and format once inserted. __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

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Monte Cristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Watch: ing you... Posts: 3,775	It was made in China, really? Flip over any electronic device in your home or office and I bet the majority of those will have a 'Made in China' stamp somewhere..... __________________ 'I am easily satisfied with the very best' - Winston Churchill

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brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	No. They are safe to use in my opinion - if you are the first time user

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caryyee "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: A Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,180	If they are a name brand, and come sealed in it's packet, then no, no worries at all. Even from a no name brand, as long as it's sealed, you should be fine (providing you have an anti virus program that scans drives as soon as they are inserted. And yes, turn off auto-play.

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Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Another option is that your format (or even twice) directly . . . HAGOne

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treeinthecity "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Tri Location: boston Watch: Hulk Posts: 88	If you have doubts, format it.

11 October 2012, 01:39 AM	#12
Marrk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,192	Thanks for the responses. What's AUTOPLAY? (I'm on Mac.)

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