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CD burning/downloading question

goldbyron
goldbyron Posts: 790 Forumite
in Techie Stuff
Okay I downloaded music files from a file sharing site onto my previous PC and subsequently the hard drive died - I think it is directly linked. I burnt the music onto CD - would the virus be transmitted through the CD if I then burnt the music onto a new PC? Thanks

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  • superscaper
    superscaper Posts: 13,369 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    You may want to read the forum rules about absolutely no discussion related to those sites (p2p) at all. Viruses can be transmitted on any recordable medium.
    "She is quite the oddball. Did you notice how she didn't even get excited when she saw this original ZX-81?"
    Moss
  • goldbyron
    goldbyron Posts: 790 Forumite
    whoops - thanks. Didn't know. Thanks for the nudge in the right direction!
  • superscaper
    superscaper Posts: 13,369 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Best advice I can give is be very careful and if you're unsure there's nothing to stop you scanning things like CDs with your anti virus software.
    "She is quite the oddball. Did you notice how she didn't even get excited when she saw this original ZX-81?"
    Moss
  • albertross_2
    albertross_2 Posts: 8,932 Forumite
    viruses don't make hard disks die (physically), but they can corrupt the data (logically)
    Ever get the feeling you are wasting your time? :rolleyes:
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