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It depends on the hardware; hard-disk drives, USB drives and even the BIOS of your motherboard can all be compromised. Power supplies, controller cards, CPU's, CD drives, DVD drives, floppies... not so much.
The files on your hard drives, USB drives and other disk MEDIA (note, I said media, not the drive) can all be compromised and can easily be erased if you feel that there is a problem. If you think your hard drive has been compromised you can always boot from an installation CD and reformat the disk. If you think a USB drive has been compromised, just delete all of the data.
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What do repair people do to get rid of computer viruses and spyware?
The exact procedure varies depending on the infection. Typically, the computer will be booted into safe mode, which prevents many kinds of malicious programs from running. It is then scanned using antivirus and antimalware software to detect and remove the malicious programs. In some cases, the computer may be so severely infected that this is not possible; as a last resort, files from the infected computer may be backed up to another drive, and the infected computer's hard drive will have to be erased. Then, Windows (or whatever operating system) is reinstalled on the drive. After the backed up files have been scanned on another computer to ensure there are no infected files in the backup, they can be replaced onto the clean computer. (If the files in the backup are damaged or infected and cannot be fixed, those files will also have to be deleted.)
How does one diagnose an infected PC?
Symptoms of an infected computer is the computer behaves strangely, in an unusual manner that has not occurred before. Another is if unexpected pop-ups begin to appear on the screen.
What are some ways in which a computers hardware can be physically damaged?
If computer hardware in waranty we will replaced that thing or should be changed to another
If you connect a computer that has a virus to a computer that doesnt have a virus will the computer that doesnt have a virus get one?
Only if you transfer an infected file to the un-infected computer is it possible, or if you have an open connection where the infected computer may send (without permission) code, or files -like SQL injectors-. One other way is if you have a connection where you're connected to a server through the other computer that lets the infected computer 'ping' (another way of sending code to comfirm connection status).
How do you xxplain the term interface in computer science?
It depends on whether you are referencing to hardware or software. When talking about hardware, it is a place where a piece of hardware can connect to another. When talking about software, interfaces provide access to data or computer resources, such as memory.
Is Microsoft outlook a computer hardware?
Outlook express is a program that comes with a computer. Dell computers have it for sure. You can use it if you wish or get another email provider.
Should unused hardware be removed from a computer?
Every significant piece of hardware means another device driver, more drain on your batteries if your computer is a laptop, and more complexity to your system. If you upgrade your operating system, the old hardware may or may not be supported and it's another roadblock to upgrading. If you are sure you don't need a particular piece of hardware and doubt that you will use it in the future, and it's not difficult to remove, then it's a good idea to remove it. On the other hand, if you would need to open up your computer and do surgery to remove the hardware and are at all worried about whether or not you might mess up your computer, you may be better off leaving it alone.
Differentiate hardware from software give an example?
Hardware- The monitor you are looking at, the box your computer is in, the parts inside that box, the wires that connect your computer to another computer and the network on which the internet is found is all contained inside hardware. Essentially the wires, plastic and metal. Software- Programs on your computer, Microsoft word, Windows 7, the web browser you are using to ask this question, the website on which you are looking at the answer to this question, the internet.
Will a virus transfer to a laptop if your desktop is open at the same time and you are using the same connection?
no viruses connot transfer themselves to another computer in your home because your on the same internet a infected computer is on. The only way to transfer the virus is going the same place you got the virus from. transfering infected files. or using an infected download or program.
Why should you buy another computer?
If you feel that your existing computer is not functioning properly. If there is a hardware problem then you can get new one, if there is software/hacking/virus problem then contact your service provider.
Why hotspot shield not working?
The hotspot shield may not be working because the mac address for the network interface may need to be updated or change. Another issue is that it may need to be uninstalled and then reinstalled back onto the computer.
Why hotspot shield is not working?
The hotspot shield may not be working because the mac address for the network interface may need to be updated or change. Another issue is that it may need to be uninstalled and then reinstalled back onto the computer.
