it depends on what virus it is if it is just a basic easy to get rid of virus then you should just use a antivirus program to get rid of it, the damage that a virus can cause: it works its way into the windows system and wipes it completely and then no system information can be read and then the computer is no good but that is if you have a windows xp or vista disk depending on what system you want to put it on(xp or vista) can put back the windows system files back on the computer
Some are not too harmful, but most can really do some damage to your PC.
a corruption that is installed on a PC to damage files and data. This could be a virus or other harmful corruption. It locks you out from your PC.
It alters a process, runtime, program or anything important to make a PC work.
Some examples of intentional virus setting is to mess up your hard drive or to erase an important file from your PC. The consequences can be horrible and you can damage your computer extensively.
when you download a file that has a virus
No. I can assure you that Ourworld.com does NOT give your pc a virus. i always play that game and my computer never had a virus.
There are many programs such as McAfee or Avast that are free that can help with viruses depending on the extent of the damage done. If there is too much damage then a professional will have to look at it.
If you downloaded it legally, no. If you have a virus, please scan your PC with a reputable Anti-virus program ASAP
Some examples of intentional virus setting is to mess up your hard drive or to erase an important file from your PC. The consequences can be horrible and you can damage your computer extensively.
Anti-Virus is software designed for computers to protect against malicious programs that can harm your computer and often the software searches your PC and repairs damage caused by "Virus's". Software targeted by anti-virus include: Mal-ware Virus Trojan Virus's Worms and so on. A great anti virus software is Trend Micro.
If you download many PC games then you could get a virus from it. Just scan your virus program every time you download anything.
Norton should be able to remove it from your pc.