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Can you get a computer virus when your computer is connected to the internet but in standby mode?
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Do you ave to be connected to the internet to do a virus scan?
No. Your Computer does NOT have to be connected to the Internet to run a virus. Any contaminated or corrupt file can infect your computer any time it is open, run, or executed. The Internet is just one of many ways a virus can be 'run', started, opened, or spread. One common source not direct from the Internet is through USB (although the source may have be originated from the Internet.
Your computer wont let you acess the internet the internet is connected but it just closes down the window?
you most probably have virus in the system. take the computer to a store that will clear the computer so you can reset it
What happens to the network when computer gets a virus?
The network is fine, but the computer(s) connected are not, the virus may attempt to hi-jack your internet and prevent you from going to any sites for aid.
Can a television get a virus?
Not unless it is connected to the internet.
What can viruses do if not connected to the Internet?
What ever virus software u installed in your computer it needs some updation. If we use virus without updation it will affect the internet speed as well as the system procession speed. you can check the internet speed from the related links
What are some ways that a computer user can protect against a virus without virus protection software?
Never connect to the internet, never download to or from a device that has been connected to another computer or the internet. Always use genuine software. Never use secondhand software or software from an unknown origin.
If you download a movie which has virus into your removable disk can your computer infected by the virus?
Yes, if the removable disk is connected to your computer then it will be infected.
How it avast works?
Avast is an Internet security program, by default avast update settings has untick in update parameters " my computer is permanently connected to the Internet. The program avast anti-virus is free.
We had a warning that dangerous virus are introduced to this computer. Is there virus introduced to this computer?
If it was on the internet, no. If it was your security program, yes, sorry.
How do you get a virus to attack your computer?
by using pendrive or internet
Why are machines not connected to networks are usually safe from hackers?
Because the hacking, virus's and malware comes over the Internet nowadays. However, virus and malware can still be transmitted by removable media, such as floppies, memory sticks, and CD's from other computers that were infected. With your computer not connected to the Internet, there is no way to hack your unit without physically being there to attack it.
What is the only type of computer that will not get a computer virus?
The only computer that will not get a virus, is one still in it's packing cases, not connected to anything, and placed inside a locked room.
