PCs running with malware
PCs running with malware
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The idea is to buy a new PC cheap because it might have viruses. I plan to fix it and sell it for a profit. Should I run an antivirus to check? Formatting the drive and reinstalling Windows could help, but since I can’t format while Windows is running on the drive, I’ll need to connect it to my main PC. This process should remove the viruses. Plugging it in will transfer any existing threats to other drives, so be careful. A clean format should eliminate them.
Perfectly reinstalling Windows ensures everything functions optimally from the start.
Prepared a flash drive using MSX and applied the necessary format during installation.
It depends on how you proceed. If you boot from a Windows 10 installation media and select the "Upgrade" option, it will attempt to upgrade your current Windows 7 installation. This process may reformat the drive and remove existing files, but it won't necessarily erase everything permanently unless you choose to wipe the drive beforehand. Make sure to back up important data first.
You should upgrade to Windows 10 to have your system details registered and saved in the cloud using your key.
Format and reinstall the operating system. Make sure BOIS stays okay.