On March 6, if the PC is an AT or a PS/2, the virus overwrites the first one hundred sectors of the hard disk with nulls.
NEVER!
March 6th
A program that is designed to cause damage to computer files.
The Michelangelo virus activates on March 6 each year, which coincides with the birthday of the famous artist Michelangelo. Originally discovered in the early 1990s, this virus was designed to infect DOS-based systems and would overwrite the hard drive's data on its activation date. Due to its historical significance, it is often referenced in discussions about computer viruses and cybersecurity awareness. However, modern antivirus software has rendered it largely ineffective today.
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It might depends on what virus it is, but It might normally take about 100 years
yes, a computer virus can effect the way a video plays back. It can slow down the video, and take quite alot longer to load.
NO! Mononucleosis is caused by a virus. Antibiotics have no effect on viruses and can increase bacterial antibiotic resistance when misused.
yes
6 years
It took Michelangelo almost exactly 3 years to sculpt the divine David.
There are mixed reports. Some people claim to have received a virus but others say that they virus check every piece of the software on the site. I'd always read software reviews and take caution.