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No it cannot because a virus affects the process of a computer. if the computer is off there are no processes. but the computer will still have a virus.... use anti- virus programs to be rid of it.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoNo. There's no power, so no cpu, so no virus.
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What is cryptogram of virus?
Do you mean "what is a cryptogram virus?". If the answer is yes, then i have your solution. Cryptogram viruses are very dangerous viruses that infect your computer and then encrypt it, so that nothing, not even the Operating System, can read your computer except for the virus. Cryptogram viruses count as ransomware, which is a type of malware that after infection, the creator of the virus demands that you pay them a rather large sum of money in order to unlock your computer from the virus' grip. If you don't pay them the money, they will hack your computer regardless and basically rob you of everything if they are that skilled. Generally, they are not. Just be careful of what your download off the Internet (Rule #1 to keeping your computer virus free).
ROM preserves its contents even when the computer is what?
Off ROM (Read Only Memory) is typically used to write permanent data or instructions to a system for use even after the computer is turned off. Examples of ROM are your BIOS and Firmware
Why some of computer programmers write virus?
There are hundreds of thousands of viruses out there (if not millions) and they often designed for different objectives. Most of them fall under the following categories: *To take control of a computer and use it for specific tasks *To generate money *To steal sensitive information (credit card numbers, passwords, personal details, data etc.) *To prove a point, to prove it can be done, to prove ones skill or for revenge purposes *To cripple a computer or network By: Tasmanian Devil & Angel
Which problem could occur if a screwdriver is used to pry the top off of a computer case?
The screwdriver could slip and cause harm to the technician or to nearby individuals.
How does the computer keeps track of time even after it is turned off?
memory is not accessed when the computer is turned off. If the computer is in sleep mode, it retains power until resumed. If computer is in hibernate mode, contents of memory are written to disk first before power off, and reloaded on power on.
Can you backup your data even with viruses on the computer?
Yes you can. No matter what you do you can usually get stuff back off your hard drive.
How does a computer virus affect your desktop computer?
There are hunderds of ways it will make your desktop differ. For example: - Computer Viruses could disable all programs you have. - Computer Viruses could turn off your Anti-Virus. - Computer Viruses could block Internet from you.
Do computer viruses go away if you leave your computer off?
No! if you leave your computer off it wont spread around your computer but if you leave your computer on and for get about it it will seriously damage your computer and it will cost a lot to repair your computer
Is it necessary for a program to run for a virus to activate?
No. Viruses can even hack into your computer when it is turned off. It depends how strong your firewall and anti-virus protection units are.
Will taking a firewall off cause a computer to get viruses?
yes you always have to keep firewall on if you keep it off they wont warn you off viruses and later if you put it on there will be a massive braekout of viruses,trojans,ect { only if you download stuff }
How do you eliminate all viruses off a computer for free?
Low level format
Why your PC turns off when you upload any photos?
Your computer might be infected by viruses. My computer doesn't turned off when i upload any photos.
Will computer viruses go away if you leave your computer off?
never, the best thing you can do is remove it. Try this program "Spybot"
Is LimeWire a safe website?
No it's not it causes viruses on your computer and you would have to download the songs off the same computer or else the songs delete.
How do you get viruses off your computer using mozilla fire fox 3.5.5?
installe a version of virus protection
How are most viruses spread from computer to computer?
Computer viruses usually spread in one of three ways: from removable media; from downloads off the Internet; and from e-mail attachments. Although the Internet gets a bad rap as a source of viruses, you're no more likely to contract a virus from the Web than you are from packaged software.
What limits do computer viruses have?
Physical. It is very difficult to set your computer on Fire using a Virus the only way of doing this is overloading the motherboard and currently does not happen because your computer cuts out and switches off before it can do so. Viruses are computer programs. Think about applications like word, outlook and internet explorer. What can they not do. They can do anything software wise but little hardware wise. Viruses are the same.
