Windows 10: Can a virus infect a bootable USB flash drive and install along with the system?

Discus and support Can a virus infect a bootable USB flash drive and install along with the system? in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; A bootable Windows 10 flash drive created with the Media Creation Tool on a device with an unknown security level. If the device is infected with a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Vladislav Bahmutskiy, Feb 19, 2021.

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    Can a virus infect a bootable USB flash drive and install along with the system?


    A bootable Windows 10 flash drive created with the Media Creation Tool on a device with an unknown security level. If the device is infected with a virus, can it infect the bootable USB flash drive and install it along with the system?

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Can a virus infect a bootable USB flash drive and install along with the system?

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