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A virus will eventually wreck your operating system files and it will need scrapping ,then you have to format everything and load in all your software,this is sometimes impossible because codes/cases of your software go missing over time,some will definitely be obsolete,its always best to cover all your bases, prevention is best,cant have too much security,if you use your computer for any banking then you leave yourself wide open to fraud if you do not get yourself a good anti virus and malware product, "window washer" combined with "spysweeper" by (webroot ) will cost about £40 a year, a must to wash all previous transactions from your PC,it washes the slack space and permanently erases your deleted files as these can be traced by expert fraudsters who use them for information allowing them to falsify your details and borrowing money in your name,
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe computer virus and its technology represent a relatively new phenomenon, although its origins can be traced back to the late fifties. The emergence of the virus technology may be attributed to a combination of factors, including the wide availability of computer resources, the increased level of connectivity, the event of decentralized computing with a certain relaxation of security measures, the development of a hacker community (culture and literacy), and perhaps a general decline in morality principles. All of these factors have resulted in what may be called a democratization of the computer technology. This has in its turn established the necessary "critical mass" for the virus technology to develop.
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∙ 15y agoComputer Viruses can destroy your harddrive and send spam and unwanted advertising to pop out every few seconds.
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Why it is important to protect against computer viruses?
your computer will explode
Why is it important for organizations to protect their computer systems from viruses?
so people dont get into your computer and take money and it will keep it safe
How do you protect computer to viruses?
go mostly on important stuff on the computer or ask an adult!
Why is it important to have spyware installed on a computer?
It is not important to have spyware installed on one's computer. Spyware is actually obtained from computer worms, viruses, and other various computer infections.
What does viruses do to a computer?
they are send by a person so your computer dosen't work
Do all viruses destroy the host?
No. Some computer viruses are simply made just to 'watch' and record everything that is happening on the host computer. Others are created to retrieve and destroy important files. Please note that I am referring to computer viruses, and the host is the victim computer.
What is the importance of antivirus?
Anti-viruses are very important, as they protect your computer from MOST (not all) viruses and other malicious programs.
Can viruses cause a lot of damage to a computer?
ofcourse dear viruses damage a computer a lot .... coz there are no ways to damage any computer without any viruses ........ viruses came from unauthentic sites ... so u can use antivirus for protect your computer from viruses....you can download free trial version from net ..... thanxxx
Does BOTS give your computer any viruses?
BOTS (acclaim) doesn't or will not give your computer viruses. I've played it for many years and have gotten no viruses. So, if you were thinking about downloading it, it won't give you any viruses.
Does lumosity give your computer a virus?
No. Viruses download to your computer, and Lumosity is completely web-based, so it can't download any viruses.
What type of program is a backdoor?
They are computer viruses that let hackers and other viruses in to your computer undetected. They are computer viruses that let hackers and other viruses in to your computer undetected.
Why is it that you have to virus scan your computer daily?
Because viruses can appear at any time of any day. It's important to catch any viruses in time before they do serious damage to your computer.
