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It's certainly possible, if you download and run unknown Active-X controls without paying attention to the publisher of the control. internet Explorer 7 comes with enhanced security like "Protected Mode" and it's best to keep it active. It also comes with a popup blocker and a phishing filter to enhance your security. Windows Defender is free software for validated windows users made by Microsoft, and available at http://www.microsoft.com/download Windows Defender will stay in the background and keep watch for malware such as Spyware, Spybots, Adware, Trojans and other uglies. You can also do an online scan at http://safety.live.com Cheers!
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∙ 9y agoIt is possible to receive spy and malware from certain websites. However, most Web Browsers contain mechanism to warn the users against such content. Keeping the computers antivirus, web browsers and Java suites constantly updated are among the best user defenses against malicious websites that attempt to exploit browser and plug-in vulnerabilities.
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∙ 13y agoYes, the application or document you are downloading can contain a virus or cookie embedded in it.
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If you install something will it give you a virus?
not always depends on what website you are downloading it from and what you are downloading
Can downloading get your computer a virus?
it all realy depends what your downloading , but if you have a good anti virus ( Avast/AVG ) it will tell you wether the site your downloading from is safe , but that's not to say the download will not have a virus , everytime you download something from an untrusted site , Scan it with your anti virus
What is one way your computer can get your virus?
Going on a website that infects you Downloading and running an infected file Also download something in the internet that has virus
What does it mean when your virus protection says transfer time?
i believe it means that it downloading something like a update.
Who bring virus in computer?
viruses come from music downloading sites and more. Also dont open a video that says "get a virus here!" even if you think it wont contain one. Sometimes any downloading file can contain a virus Prevent viruses: Download a scanner (norton) stay away from supicious websites Ask an adult before downloading something
Does line wire give you a computer virus?
It does if you download something from it that has a virus. But you wolnt get one just by downloading it. He's a tip, if something comes up that's exactly what you put in its probaly fake. You most likey will not get a virus from music. But programs... yeah.
Can downloading fonts harm your computer?
ANYTHING can give you a virus if downloaded. Run virus scans on the file before downloading.
Does creature breeder give you a virus?
1. you can only get viruses by downloading something (so be careful of what you download) 2. you cant
Does downloading Zune give a virus?
No, Zune will not give your computer a virus.
How do you fix your registry after downloading a virus called housecall?
Housecall is not a virus but an online virus scanner
Can you permenately remove a computer virus?
Yes by downloading Virus cleaner and block the cause of the virus
How do you do a clean install on crossfire?
After downloading it right click on it then Scan for Anti-Virus (and other something something like that!) after scanning if the result is none Then It's ok for installation
