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It can really effect your computer. I got a worm virus on my Dell and it wiped my Windows Vista out and my computer won't start up. It attacks the hard drive. Every time you start your PC a "Seek Failure Diskette 0" pops up. So get rid of them if you get a warning for one.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoworm is a small piece of software that uses computer networks and security holes to replicate itself. A copy of the worm scans the network for another machine that has a specific security hole. It copies itself to the new machine using the security hole, and then starts replicating from there, as well.
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∙ 11y agoIt is similar to a computer virus that is designed to interfere with a computer's operation.
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What is a program that copies itself throughout a network?
It's called - a Virus.
How does an Trojan horse virus spread?
will i did not scan my PC before i backed up my computer then after it finish backing up i scanned my PC. Norton internet security 2011 found Trojan virus so it deleted. Then next day i scanned my back up drive it found the same virus that infected my PC so that one way Trojan can spread.
What is an worms?
A virus
How virus can spread?
A virus can spread by person to person. such as by coughing or sneezing on somebody.
What is the harmless virus that only displays garbage on the screen?
worms
What is a difference between a worm and a virus?
A virus is a program that is designed to spread from file to file on a single PC, it does not intentionally try to move to another PC, and it must replicate, and execute itself to be defined as a virus. A worm is designed to copy itself (intentionally move) from PC to PC, via networks, internet etc. A worm doesnt need a host file to move from system to system, whereas a virus does. So worms spread more rapidly then viruses. The word 'Virus' has become a common term a lot of people use to refer to worms and trojans too. Which is not exactly correct.
What is an airborne transmitted virus?
is a virus that can be spread from in the airInfluenza
What are the charateristics of a virus?
Strictly speaking, a virus adds its code to other executables to infect them (and thus spread), such that the virus code runs when the infected program(s) are run. Often, the term "virus" is used in a less formal context to mean any kind of malware, including viruses themselves as well as worms, trojans, etc.
What virus is commonly found in cats and dogs?
worms
What harmless virus displays garbage on the screen?
worms
What type os virus?
bombs,email viruses, trojans, worms,boot sector virus.....
What causes distemper in cattle?
Distemper in cattle is caused by a virus. The virus is usually spread from animal to animal, the virus can originate in other animals and spread to cattle.
