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Viruses don't normally "attack" your RAM, but they can use large quantities of it themselves - which will slow down your system. Viruses usually attack other things on your system, like your files or your hard drive itself. There is no way they could directly attack your RAM, since your RAM is a physical piece of hardware.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoWhile the machine is in operation, the virus is treated like most any other computer program, and does get loaded into memory.
However, when the machine is turned off and power is no longer flowing to the memory chips, any information that was on it is degraded to uselessness.
So, the answer is "no".
That being said, Windows has many different ways that an application, benevolent or malignant, can be run as soon as Windows starts. It is possible (and in fact a normal operation) for a virus to set itself up in this fashion. But these applications do not stay on RAM when the computer is shut down.
Related info: Viruses can not infect your Computer Power Supply, your monitor, or the houseplant you keep next to the computer. They have to be able to write to a device, and have the device keep the code on it. A Virus may be sent through a phoneline, but it will not damage the phone line itself.
Anyone telling you different is either ignorant, or is scamming you. Google "Ram virus" and you will find a lot of these scams.
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∙ 12y agoViruses aren't a physical problem with your computer. They don't occur naturally either. They are programs; executable files, that "infect" your computer. They are usually created by hackers or spammers to get your information, such as credit card details. They are basically programs, that run like another, just a different (and illegal!) purpose.
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∙ 11y agoit is aptly named 'virus' as it operates similarly to biologically viruses. this is because both use the hosts system(in this case your laptop) to function and or reproduce. It is basically a program that forces your computer to run it. It runs like any old program with the exception that it leads detrimental effects on your laptop
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∙ 15y agoIt can save itself to RAM and set itself as "undeletable".
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∙ 10y agoYes, a virus can infect RAM. By doing this, the virus is able to persist and infect any programs that are executed afterwards.
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∙ 15y agoHow Does ViruseS aFFECT cOMPUTERS
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How do you remove virus from ram?
RAM is cleaned when you power off your computer. Your virus is not on the RAM, it is on the hard disk and moves from there into RAM when you start up your computer. You need to remove the virus from the hard disk and then reboot it to clean the RAM.
How to find our computer Ram was affected or not?
A person can tell if a Ram is affected or not by running a virus scan on the computer.
What is the difference between computer virus and a human body virus?
Computer virus' attack switches whereas human virus' affect cells.
How do you get a virus to attack your computer?
by using pendrive or internet
What is a computer attack?
A computer attack is basically either when a hacker is on your computer doing things that you can do. Or it can be a Virus
How does a computer virus attack and what is its use?
They attack in many different wayz and hey moll !!
What is a Email virus?
A virus that is sent through email to attack your computer, if an email looks suspicious do not open it, or your computer will feel the consequences.
What type of attack is it when I open an email and my computer freezes?
email virus
What are the two phases of virus activity?
The two phases of virus activity are the infection and the attack phases. The infection phase is when the virus decides to start spreading. The attack phase is when the virus starts causing damage to your computer.
What is an IPS attack?
An IPS attack is when the computer has been infected with a virus or spyware. This type of attack will trigger a warning to certain websites' systems and will block that computer from accessing further.
Who do you get virus to attack your computer?
well a bad person downloads a file and then he uses that file to send you i virus using the internet
What type of virus can corrupt hardware?
A boot sector virus can corrupt hardware by infecting the master boot record, making it difficult for the computer to boot properly. This type of virus can cause damage to the hard drive and other hardware components if not addressed promptly.
