Using external hardrive to prevent viruses...

[MexijuanGuest]

I obviously don't want my laptop to get infected. Will it help if I use an external hard drive? Like I download a game and I install it on the external hard drive, would I be able to play without the risk of my laptop getting infected?? I have another question, how probable is it for the German government to catch me? My brother says I shouldn't be downloading games because here in Germany they're very serious about this stuff. But as I have always done, whenever I can't pay for a game I just download it. So, is the German government something to worry about?
Thank you for your time.

[Q91]

ehm... to your initial question. No an external HDD wont save you from an active virus. As soon as the virus gets active it infects the rest. Have fun!

[gcjm]

Using unprotected internet to download via bittorrent is a very expensive hobby in Germany. It can cost you, or the internet subscriber, hundreds of euros.
Read here > https://pirates-forum.org/Thread-Torrent...-need-help

[GuestGuest]

Using unprotected internet to download via bittorrent is a very expensive hobby in Germany. It can cost you, or the internet subscriber, hundreds of euros.
Read here > https://pirates-forum.org/Thread-Torrent...-need-help

Oh crap I've downloaded tons of games. I guess I'll stop now. Thanks.

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Will they warn me or something? Or will they just fine me without warning me first?