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Can malware be transferred to external hard drive

Hello,

I'm planning on buying a new computer as my current one seems to have viruses and Malware I can't get rid of.  I don't want to restore my new machine from a time machine backup as I don't want the Malware to potentially get on the new computer. So I plan to manually transfer the important folders and documents via an external hard drive. 

Is there a possibility that the viruses or Malware can be transferred on to the external and then over to the new computer?  If this is the case, how is it possible to transfer files without having to upload them to the internet via Google Drive or Dropbox?  What's the safest way to do so without transferring malicious programs to your computer?

Hi Cbg2115:

Why don't you try to eliminate all your problems before switching over.

Download EtreCheck and post a report here.

Using EtreCheck:  Using EtreCheck

Also download and run MalwareBytes. Just the free version.

MalwareBytes  : Malwarebytes | Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac

Kim

Unless someone else has physical access to your computer, there are not many things that can infect your Mac without being obvious about it.

I second the suggestions KimUserName has made, and add that you need not Install etrecheck -- it uses standard system calls to gather information only -- it does not need to be installed.

Hi,

If you're really going to buy a new computer because of issues on your current Mac, why not make an effort to "fix" this Mac and not buy a new one?

Backup to an external HD, erase your internal drive (which will rid your Mac of any software issues), install an OS, install apps from scratch, and manually move desired data from external HD to internal drive (which would be the same process you should do with your planned new computer).

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