When I begin the transfer of my data on to the device, my antivirus software flags something on the device as Malware and blocks the transfer. Is my device infected somehow? null

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MattD2001 · Accepted Answer

The Hard drive has software on it for Security. Many AV programs flag executable files as malware or viruses. I always suggest formatting the drive prior to use so #1 it's blank, and #2 its formatted to the correct format (NTFS, FAT32, whatever).

Answered by MattD2001 6 years ago

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Txfalcon · Answer

Doubtful, if you don't need any of the software on the device, just format it

“When I begin the transfer of my data on to the device, my antivirus software flags something on the device as Malware and blocks the transfer. Is my device infected somehow?”

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