I have some e-waste hard drives that I want to inspect for files and possibly format or wipe in case they contain malware. Can I use Ventoy with several Linux Mint ISO files to boot a live environment and examine the drives safely? I'm considering disconnecting my computer's main drive and booting only from the USB so nothing on the installed system can be affected. Is there any meaningful safety difference between Ventoy and Rufus for this use?
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A Linux live USB is commonly used to inspect and repair potentially infected Windows drives. Disconnecting your normal system drive is extra cautious, but it’s a good way to prevent accidentally wiping or modifying it. An old spare computer or a USB-to-SATA/IDE adapter can also be useful for handling unknown drives.
Linux malware generally can’t run just because you connect a Windows drive, but don’t treat a live environment as magically immune. Avoid opening suspicious executables, disable automatic mounting if you want maximum caution, and don’t connect the questionable drive while the installed operating system is running. For wiping, carefully identify the device name—such as /dev/sdb—before using any destructive command.
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