[SOLVED]Flash Drive.Viruses.Extinguish them

There are viruses on my flash drive and I haven’t plugged it in my comp back yet, because, maybe, that will ~censored~ up my system. So, is it safe to plug it in and Format the Flash Drive so it “cleanses” them all (no need to keep any files on flash, got backup)?
*(And no need to ask “how I know that there are viruses on that, if I haven’t plugged it in” , it’s a long story and I am to lazy to explain everything, I just need help with this stuff).
Thanks in advance.
Answer #1
Use an anti-virus software that has realtime protection – it should quarantine any virus when you insert the flash drive.
Answer #2
turn off autorun its how these viruses are spread
so turn it off plug it in and then format it or open it and delete files
Answer #3
Thanks for replies! Fixed the Flash Drive.
Answer #4
use USB DisK Security its such a good software for flash drive.
Note : dnt doubleclick to open flash drive. try always open with explorer.