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A computer virus is a software program that can copy itself and infect a computer without the permission or knowledge of the owner and is spread from one computer to another. Personal computers are connected to the internet and to local area networks, that facilitates the spread of malicious program code. also taking advantage of network services such as the World Wide Web, e-mail, Instant Messaging, and file sharing systems to spread.
Chandler Quigley
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∙ 15y agoIt starts in folders you save like so you you have a music folder and you download something to your music folder it might have virus so when you put it in your music folder your music floder has a virus i also heard when you when watch porn or somethings like that virus's can start. Virus starts when you download something somehwhere and your antivirus says you have a virus that is because the thing you have downloaded had a virus or if you download incorrectly something then there are chances that a virus can start. My virus started in somewhere in Control Panel.
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∙ 13y agoA computer virus is a software program that can copy itself and infect a computer without the permission or knowledge of the owner and is spread from one computer to another. Personal computers are connected to the internet and to local area networks, that facilitates the spread of malicious program code. also taking advantage of network services such as the World Wide Web, e-mail, Instant Messaging, and file sharing systems to spread.
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∙ 14y agoStrange as it may sound, the computer virus is something of an Information Age marvel. On one hand, viruses show us how vulnerable we are -- a properly engineered virus can have a devastating effect, disrupting productivity and doing billions of dollars in damages. On the other hand, they show us how sophisticated and interconnected human beings have become.
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∙ 13y agoComputer Viruses usually occur via email attachments, unsafe documents, music downloads and video downloads. Also there are gaming sites that can also be hiding viruses.
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∙ 12y agoA computer virus is a program that someone wrote, either maliciously or as a prank; computer viruses are a form of vandalism.
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When did these computer virus start and how?
In the mid 80's.
How can computer virus be prevanted?
Having virus protection installed on your computer is a good place to start. Watching what websites you are on and what you are downloading is major part as well.
What is system sector boot virus?
A boot sector virus is a computer virus that puts itself in the boot sector of a computer. The boot sector is the partition on the disk drive that contains all of the programs and files necessary for the computer to start up. This ensures that the virus will be executed once the computer is turned on.
What is the first action a virus or a worm does to a computer?
This might differ from virus to virus, but it would probably setting itself to be launched at system start.
How is computer spam used?
its just there soo all of the adds that when u click on it it does start a virus on your computer.
Abbreviation and definition of virus computer?
definition of a computer virus definition of a computer virus
You get an advertisement when you start up your computer and you don't have a virus?
You installed some kind of program that advertises to make money; it probably is a virus.
What is a cluster virus?
A type of computer virus that associates itself with the execution of programs by modifying directory table entries to ensure the virus itself will start when any program on the computer system is started. If infected with a cluster virus it will appear as if every program on the computer system is infected; however, a cluster virus is only in one place on the system.
What to do your computer has a backdoor virus does this mean whoever can get your bank details and havent used the comp in months and bank accounts seem fine norton wont remove it help?
Run your anti-virus program while the computer is in safe mode - Safe mode only loads the bare minimum programs in order for the computer to start up. This usually means any virus present wont start running either. Once the virus has been removed or isolated, you can start your computer in normal mode.
Does a computer with no display have a virus?
Every computer could have a virus but if you use your computer carefully it can be impossible for the virus to come to your computer.
What is difference between scanning virus and removing virus?
Scanning virus only help to find the virus inside your computer disks, but do no other actions, virus is still in your computer. But Removing virus not only find it, but also remove the virus from your computer. Thus no such virus will remain in your computer after that.
What are discussion forums which focus on computer virus issues called?
Virus-L and computer virus are discussions forums which focus on computer virus issues
