At 06:46 AM 7/17/2013, Tom Fine wrote: >2. if I re-format a USB fob before I insert it in the XP machine, will >that assure that no viruses will get in via that port? Make sure Autorun is disabled. Good article here: http://blogs.computerworld.com/the_best_way_to_disable_autorun_to_be_protected_from_infected_usb_flash_drives -- John Chester