Will a virus transfer to a new hard drive?

Yes, a virus can transfer to a new hard drive if you clone or copy data from an infected drive to the new one. If the virus resides in files that are transferred, it will be present on the new hard drive as well. To prevent this, it's essential to scan the old drive for viruses before transferring any data. Using antivirus software can help ensure that the new hard drive remains free of malware.