What external hard drive can I use with desktop computer?

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Is there anything I need to look for? Or can can I use anything for desktop as long it has a USB connection?

'Desktop external hard drives are based on the 3.5-inch internal hard drives and laptop (or portable) external hard drives are based on the 2.5-inch internal hard drives.' (Cnet) But can you use a 2.5 with desktop?

Answer
You can use anything that has a USB connection. That is, if you go to the store and buy an external hard drive, it will work with your PC.

If you want to put your laptop's hard drive in an external case and hook it up to your computer, you have to make sure to get the right type of case for the hard drive.

The higher the RPM, the faster you will be able to access the data.
USB 2.0 is many times faster than 1.0.

Safely wipe a portable hard drive with a virus?

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How can I safely wipe a portable hard drive without infecting my computer? A few weeks ago, I got a virus on my desktop and one thing led to another. Finally I figured out that it was on my portable hard drive (one of those you plug in using a usb cord.) How can I safely wipe the hard drive clean without infecting my system because whenever I connect the hard drive, I get a virus.

Answer
This anti-virus program should detect the virus and catch it just before it infects your computer:
http://download.cnet.com/Avast-Home-Edition-Free-Antivirus/3000-2239_4-10019223.html?tag=mncol;pop

Also I do recommend scanning both your system and portable drive when you are done. There maybe another type of infection on your pc such as spyware/adware I would recommend this program to deal with these threats:
http://download.cnet.com/Ad-Aware-Free-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10045910.html?tag=mncol

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