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Macro viruses use Microsoft Word and Excel's capabilities to embed code and programs into the document. When the document is opened, the macro virus is executed and infects your computer.
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WHAT a virus that is attached to documents such as Word or Excel files?
macro virus
What set of program instructions that attaches itself to a file and then spreads to other files within one computer?
a virus
Can you describe what a computer virus actually is?
A virus is software that can duplicate itself and can infect other computers through vulnerabilities. A virus is usually malicious code that will attempt to ruin your computer in some form. Virus' also attach themselves to files, excel files for instance. If you were to open the excel file you would activate the virus. Virus' also commonly are found in .exe (executable).
How do you identify the type or name of a virus which auto-inserts running text into Word Excel and Google?
You mean a macro virus? Macro viruses infect Microsoft Excel and Word documents. When the infected document is viewed, the virus is executed.
What Microsoft program is affected by the Laroux virus?
Microsoft Excel was the software that effected by the virus. The virus is stored in a hidden datasheet, and effected all the files saved and accessed.
What is the first event that occurred when a virus infects the host cell?
The virus attaches to the host cells membrane.
What computer virus attaches itself to another computer program?
Attach to emails files programmes etc
File may be lost or damaged by a virus?
Yes, but mostly system files rather than pictures or documents.
Where can computer viruses hide?
Virus can hide in files,folders,the registry,the boot sector,executable progams and documents
Is The organism that attaches itself to healthy cells is called a virus?
virus
How Trojan horse virus occurs?
A Trojan horse virus occurs in infected documents, programs and executable files. They appear as something you would be familiar with so as to trick you into opening the file.
Is a virus a parasite Why?
A virus is considered a parasite because it attaches to a cell and kills it.
