Flash memory virus scan

Most (if not all) scanners should. Insert the drive first before opening the scanner.

For AVG--click Test Center--Scan Selected Areas--check the drive--click Scan Selected Areas

For Norton--click Scan for viruses--click Scan all removable drives.

All scanners will work somewhat the same.

The AV programs that I am familiar with do not automatically scan any drive when it is connected to the PC.

You can set most AV programs to scan files on access. It slows the system down a bit, but makes sure that any file that is accessed is scanned.

Chas

http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan.htm will scan all devices attached to your computer. try it out.

Yes, the new Symantec Endpoint Protection SEP11 does a AV scan on the USB drive and/or the files whenever they are accessed.

Not aware of any that prevent flash drive from mounting and scanning. OPSWAT has a solution, MetaDefender for Media which scans flash drives and other portable media with 7 AVs. Current implementation is oriented towards Kiosks at check points to secured areas. Road map hints at introduction of endpoint clients to prevent mounting while content is sent to a server/kiosk over the network.