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Posted July 08, 2015
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chadjenofsky: I also prefer a bootable antivirus, but I think it even more safe if the boot-up and scan were done with the computer unplugged from the Internet. I once had to disinfect a PC that had a virus that was incredibly resilient unless there was no Internet connection. Then it became completely dormant as if to remain undetected.
Was the system booted to Windows? I think this is the reason at least Kaspersky Rescue CD uses some kind of Linux bootup.
Posted July 09, 2015
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chadjenofsky: I also prefer a bootable antivirus, but I think it even more safe if the boot-up and scan were done with the computer unplugged from the Internet. I once had to disinfect a PC that had a virus that was incredibly resilient unless there was no Internet connection. Then it became completely dormant as if to remain undetected.
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timppu: Was the system booted to Windows? I think this is the reason at least Kaspersky Rescue CD uses some kind of Linux bootup.
The Avira AntiVir Rescue System bootable disk is Linux-based. Here's an excerpt:

The Avira AntiVir Rescue System a linux-based application that allows accessing computers that cannot be booted anymore. Thus it is possible to repair a damaged system, to rescue data or to scan the system for virus infections. Just double-click on the rescue system package to burn it to a CD/DVD. You can then use this CD/DVD to boot your computer. The Avira AntiVir Rescue System is updated several times a day so that the most recent security updates are always available.

Also, there are directions on installing to a bootable USB stick here using UNetbootin. This article also confirms that you can update the antivirus definitions via the Internet.
Posted July 09, 2015
A bit offtopic about malware. When will the world be freed from the broken shit called Adobe Flashplayer?

http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/jul/08/warning-adobe-flash-vulnerability-hacking-team-leak

I've lost count how many times there is a quick hotfix for Adobe due to vulnerability where your PC can be taken over. No wonder porn sites seem to love Flash player, as it gives them means to inject malware to visitor's PCs.

More to come, I'm sure.
Posted October 11, 2015
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timppu: Was the system booted to Windows? I think this is the reason at least Kaspersky Rescue CD uses some kind of Linux bootup.
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chadjenofsky: The Avira AntiVir Rescue System bootable disk is Linux-based. Here's an excerpt:

The Avira AntiVir Rescue System a linux-based application that allows accessing computers that cannot be booted anymore. Thus it is possible to repair a damaged system, to rescue data or to scan the system for virus infections. Just double-click on the rescue system package to burn it to a CD/DVD. You can then use this CD/DVD to boot your computer. The Avira AntiVir Rescue System is updated several times a day so that the most recent security updates are always available.

Also, there are directions on installing to a bootable USB stick here using UNetbootin. This article also confirms that you can update the antivirus definitions via the Internet.
So if I install it now on a usb flash disk, will I be able to use it in 6 months, will it download and install the most recent definitions on the usb and scan with them?
Posted October 11, 2015
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chadjenofsky: The Avira AntiVir Rescue System bootable disk is Linux-based. Here's an excerpt:

The Avira AntiVir Rescue System a linux-based application that allows accessing computers that cannot be booted anymore. Thus it is possible to repair a damaged system, to rescue data or to scan the system for virus infections. Just double-click on the rescue system package to burn it to a CD/DVD. You can then use this CD/DVD to boot your computer. The Avira AntiVir Rescue System is updated several times a day so that the most recent security updates are always available.

Also, there are directions on installing to a bootable USB stick here using UNetbootin. This article also confirms that you can update the antivirus definitions via the Internet.
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leon30: So if I install it now on a usb flash disk, will I be able to use it in 6 months, will it download and install the most recent definitions on the usb and scan with them?
According to the article (at bottom) for installing Avira AntiVir Rescue System to a bootable USB stick:

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You do not have to download a new .iso file every time. If you have an Internet connection, you can easily update Avira Rescue System.

Assuming the virus doesn't cripple your networking capabilities, I would think that would answer your question in the affirmative.
Post edited October 11, 2015 by chadjenofsky
Posted October 12, 2015
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leon30: So if I install it now on a usb flash disk, will I be able to use it in 6 months, will it download and install the most recent definitions on the usb and scan with them?
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chadjenofsky: According to the article (at bottom) for installing Avira AntiVir Rescue System to a bootable USB stick:

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You do not have to download a new .iso file every time. If you have an Internet connection, you can easily update Avira Rescue System.

Assuming the virus doesn't cripple your networking capabilities, I would think that would answer your question in the affirmative.
Most likely the virus will itself want to connect to the net in some way, so I quite doubt it'll flash the network card's firmware with something unusable, and anything beyond that won't affect a rescue boot disc.
Post edited October 12, 2015 by Maighstir
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