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Yes, it could overload your computer causing the blue screen of death error (BSD). When you start your computer again, the virus would be running on your computer.
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How could opening an unknown email attachment be a security risk?
If you download an unknown email attachment and open it on your computer, it could install a virus on your system and you would have a problem.
How does Computer get viruses?
Usually when you open a file or email attachment. Never open a file or email attachment that is unfamiliar to you or if the sender is unknown to you. Also, be sure you have an updated and reliable anti-virus application running on your computer.
Can a keystroke program be placed on a computer through an email with an attachment that is downloaded?
Yes.
Define email virus?
Email virus' are semi common. They are when a computer code is sent to an email via note with an attachment which can be activated by clicking on it or opening the email. Often they add virus to the computer which may ruin it.
How can you copy an email doc file onto your computer?
In most cases, an email attachment is signified by a paperclip. If you click on the paperclip, chances are a dialog box will appear where one of the options is to save attachment.
How can you get a computer virus?
By opening an email attachment, clicking on a link,or installing helpful looking software.
Why can t open email attachments?
It might be because your computer does not have the correct software and can't get a specific attachments or the attachment could be faulty. If you update your software and check that the attachment doesn't have viruses on it then give it a go. If not it would be best to consult a expert.
What if you get an eMail from a stranger which contains attachment?
you should never read an email from a stranger because if you read it and reply that stranger could stalk you and find out more about like what you look like and where you live so it could be highly dangerous
How can you tell a picture is from an email if its already saved to your computer?
Short of finding the email that it came from, there is no way. If the picture was a sent as attachment and saved, there is no way to determine that unless you still have the original email.
How do you scan your artwork to Moshi Monsters?
If you have a scanner then you can use this to scan your artwork in to the computer and then send it as an email attachment to the email address listed on the Moshi Monsters website.
How do you print pictures from Email's?
Have the emailer send it as an attachment. Then download it and print it. Or get it to a single page on the internet and click file, then print.
How do you download an email attachment?
You need a memory card if it's on your phone but you should be able to download it to your computer. Hope this helps!
