UsbDummyProtect

One of the most popular ways to get your computer infected is to plug in an infected USB flash drive so that the malware components transfer to your hard drive. The other way around is also possible - if you connect your USB device, you can get it infected within seconds if the host computer is already filled with malware. To make sure this does not happen, you can use UsbDummyProtect.

It is a tiny application that you need to copy to your USB flash drive then run it. It does not need to be installed so you can enjoy its functions even if it is not accessed from the hard disk.

Basically, the application’s goal is to protect your USB device against infection by creating a so-called dummy.file file which in turn will occupy all available free space so that there is no more room left for viruses.

This operation does not affect the files and folders currently stored on the removable device, so your can rest assured that your data is safe. You can also access the files without any restrictions, as long as you want only to read them.

Whenever you want to remove the protection provided by UsbDummyProtect so you can copy more items to the USB device, you can simply run the executable again or manually delete the generated dummy.file.

Due to this application, you can be sure that you can plug your USB flash drives into your colleagues’ or friends’ computer without worrying that you might carry a virus or other malicious component, then copy it to your home PC.

It needs to be mentioned that UsbDummyProtect is not meant to disinfect your device, but merely to block viruses from infiltrating. If your flash drive has already been infected, you should use a dedicated antivirus solution, then protect it for future use with this app.