Minor Worry

jerrydog01
Senior Member

703

12-11-2023, 03:01 AM

I recently connected a dubious thumb drive from a friend to my Acer N20C5 Laptop. Now, whenever I connect my mouse, it doesn’t immediately identify the device. When I reinsert it, it functions properly until I power off the computer and restart it again. A smart scan with Avast found no threats, though it detected a Torrent-infected file from that drive when I plugged it in. Should I be concerned? What should I do?

jerrydog01

12-11-2023, 03:01 AM #1

Krhome
Member

12-16-2023, 01:50 PM

Perform a comprehensive Windows security scan and also use MalwareBytes for additional protection. Avoid connecting suspicious USB drives to your devices. Visit a public library and donate an item from there! (This is clearly humoristic.)

Krhome

12-16-2023, 01:50 PM #2

Lt_Zonda
Junior Member

12-20-2023, 05:30 PM

It might be tough to spot the trojan, so consider using a backup or restoring the system to a previous state. Drivers usually save restore points before you install new software. If the restore date is far back, you could lose some information.

Lt_Zonda

12-20-2023, 05:30 PM #3

Kayania
Junior Member

12-20-2023, 11:22 PM

The file wasn't found on the drive, so it's unclear if the USB connection was involved. I tried a different mouse and it resolved the issue quickly. I'll give your fix a try.

Kayania

12-20-2023, 11:22 PM #4

The file wasn't found on the drive, so it's unclear if the USB connection was involved. I tried a different mouse and it resolved the issue quickly. I'll give your fix a try.

SedentarySauS
Senior Member

411

12-22-2023, 02:36 PM

Removed Avast but still can't activate Windows Defender.

SedentarySauS

12-22-2023, 02:36 PM #5

Removed Avast but still can't activate Windows Defender.

Hydroforce33
Senior Member

550

12-22-2023, 04:40 PM

Removed Avast but still can't activate Windows Defender.

Hydroforce33

12-22-2023, 04:40 PM #6

Removed Avast but still can't activate Windows Defender.

mrjms99
Junior Member

12-22-2023, 06:20 PM

The document refers to a specific file whose nature is often mistaken for malicious. It highlights situations where legitimate systems, like USB drives, can trigger false alarms due to antivirus software detecting non-existent threats.

mrjms99

12-22-2023, 06:20 PM #7