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If you mean off as in computer is shut off with no power, then no. If your computer is on but off the internet, it is still possible. If you plug in a thumb drive or an SD card that has a virus on it, or a CD or DVD with a virus on it, then it could get infected.
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∙ 13y agoyes because it can ruin more files the longer its on.
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What should people do when you get a virus?
turn it off and go to a computer store to get it removed before it shuts down your computer
How do you make a virus?
Turn the computer off.
If you have your computer off is it unable to be invaded by a virus?
turn off internet then ur safe
When my computer get virus and the friewall turn off can you tell what should i do?
You need to run a reliable virus software then reset your firewall and make sure that you keep the virus software up to date and firewall ON - scanner your system regularly
What do you do when you log in to your computer and it freezes?
You should try rebooting it. (Turn off the computer and turn it back on.)
Why do you keep getting error pretext file message?
That is because your computer has got a virus. To get rid of the virus turn off your computer for about 3 weeks and it will find its way out, My computer here has lived to type the tale
Your computer turnes of on certain websites?
Sorry but not a single Website can turn Off your Computer Maybe you can have a virus in your PC !!! Though you can correct me if i am wrong
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.
When you turn the computer on it stays on for a minute then turns off?
Your computer will have a high risk virus which controls the hard drive causing it to switch off when the computer starts to load and function, take it to your nearest computer fixing store or get a virus scanner for your system as it may help avoid this problem again :]
Should you turn off your computer during an electrical storm?
NO
How often should you use the shutdown procedure before turning off your computer?
Every time you want to turn the computer off. It is bad to turn your computer off without running the standard shutdown procedures.
Do viruses harm your computer even when its off?
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.
