[SGVLUG] live CD anti-virus scan on a NTFS/windows system

[DYN: Jim Workman]

I once asked a Symantec employee about this.  He dismissed the idea that
Norton could ever be compomised.

For my kids' computer (which gets more viruses than a men's room
doorknob), I scan their drive from another MS machine via a USB adapter.
(Not sure if that catches registry issues, etc.)

Jim

> -----Original Message-----
> From: sgvlug-bounces at sgvlug.net 
> [mailto:sgvlug-bounces at sgvlug.net] On Behalf Of matti
> Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 1:57 PM
> To: sgvlug at sgvlug.org
> Subject: [SGVLUG] live CD anti-virus scan on a NTFS/windows system
> 
> 
> Hi!
> 
> I needed to run an anti-virus on a windows system, and was 
> thinking a really nice way to do something like this would be 
> from a "Live CD" thus eliminating the issues of the current 
> OS being compromised while scanning.
> 
> the other option I am looking at is scanning the Hard Drive 
> from a linux system.
> 
> 
> Currently I am searching google for the comments of the 
> masses.... and though I should consult with my peers also ;)
> 
> Anyone got some leads/recommendations on this.
> 
> thanks
> matti
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