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hornplayer
2009-08-13, 07:31
I've recently learned that malware can hide on an external drive. I have searched thru Spybot but can't see anyplace where I can tell it to scan the external drive that I use for backups. Can I do this and if so, how??

spybotsandra
2009-08-13, 11:15
Hello,

Please have a look at the "Directories" in the "Settings" when you run Spybot - Search & Destroy in "Advanced Mode". There you can add additional harddisks or folders.

You can also use the command line parameter allhives.
/allhives
Scans all windows installations on your system, even inactive ones.
Example: "C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SpybotSD.exe" /allhives
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/faq/30.html

Best regards
Sandra
Team Spybot

Matt
2009-08-13, 11:17
Hi hornplayer,

You can use command line parameters:
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/faq/30.html

A similar problem was discussed here:
http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=50324

Edit: It seems that Sandra was faster in answering to you. :D:

Elvis316
2009-08-14, 00:28
sorry posted reply in wrong place ... cant find a way to remove it

hornplayer
2009-08-14, 06:12
Thank you all for your help. I had seen the Directory under Settings but didn't know how to add a drive. All is well now!

Matt
2009-08-14, 20:43
Thank you all for your help. I had seen the Directory under Settings but didn't know how to add a drive. All is well now!You're welcome. :)