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Computer Viruses
Computer viruses are harmful pieces of software which can reproduce themselves and automatically spread to other computers and networks. Questions about computer virus techniques and specific computer viruses belong here.
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ThinkPoint is a fake rogue anti-spyware program that is part of the Fake Microsoft Security Essentials infection. When this infection is installed on your computer it will display a fake Microsoft Security Essentials alert that states that it has detected an Unknown Win32/Trojan on your computer. It will then prompt you to scan your computer, which will start a fake scan of your computer. ThinkPoint will state that you need a heuristic program to fix the problems and it even offers to sell one for $99.90. Please don't purchase Think Point.
Why is Avast marking the VLCsetup exe file infected?
Because it contains malware traits. Just uninstall it.
What are affects when you have variola major virus?
You will die because it had already killed 30% of the human population.
That would mean 70% are still alive although the 30% figure above seems variable, I have seen 25%. This virus is also know as small pox
Name three ways that a virus can hide from antivirus software?
encrypt the executable, it starts up with example Virus.exe PID 888 then it finds a process example.exe PID 4567 and merges itself into that process and then terminates its original process PID 888. A virus can stop your anti-virus service then terminate your anti-virus application. And if they were really smart they could run it in kernel mode 0 then task manager would not be able to terminate it. Although Vista and Windows 7 are a bit different.
Does brain pop give a computer virus?
No. It has a completely secure database which cannot be corrupted. It is completely virus free.
Why do antivirus programs think cracks are viruses?
Some cracks can be binded with a virus, that will infect your system without your knowledge.
What is the only type of computer that will not get a computer virus?
The only computer that will not get a virus, is one still in it's packing cases, not connected to anything, and placed inside a locked room.
Is there anything else you should do to protect your computer system from a virus?
you should get Norton it works really good
What sneakware spyware malware virus is annoying but really doesnt render any harm to your computer?
Spyware is not destructive like a virus or other malware. It doesn't harm you computer or files, but it may transmit information to places you don''t want it to go.
spyware
What does a recycler virus do?
One thing that a recycler virus will do is spread through removable devices. For example it will spread through use of a USB drive that is used in different devices.
How do you fix a computer with virus without download?
No. you cant. the only way is if you download Norton
Is MyPlayCity inc safe downloads website?
yes it is safe 100% i downloaded alot of simulator games so yea i recommend it 100%
What are the good uses of viruses?
there were some worms developed by the good hackers that went around checking if they could get in and when they did they patched them and left.
just about it i imagine the rest really are there just to screw with you.
How long can computer viruses go undetected in your computer?
It depends on the effectiveness of your antiviral program (if you have one). Viruses can go days, months, even years undetected on a computer. The only way to get rid of it would be through an antivirus program. However if the virus' function is to annoy the user than it will consequentially reveal itself to you anyway. If you do not have an anitvirus program I recommend you download one immediately. So long as you are connected to the Internet, you are at risk of getting a virus or some other form of malicious software.
simple solution would be to format your hard drive
format your hard drive and take you rbattery out for 2 hrs. it should kill the virus
What is win32 trojandropper drooptroop?
32-bit (x86) Windows virus/trojan. Also known by name 'Bamital' . Prevents your security software from updating or calling home by changing the hosts file...
From the Microsoft websit "Win32/Bamital is a family of malware that intercepts web browser traffic and prevents access to certain security-related websites by modifying the Hosts file. Bamital variants may also modify certain legitimate Windows files in order to execute their payload."
How do you remove a threat from a computer?
do an antivirus scan . it will show the virus. click on the virus and click remove/destroy/remove threat
Do computer viruses go away if you leave your computer off?
No! if you leave your computer off it wont spread around your computer but if you leave your computer on and for get about it it will seriously damage your computer and it will cost a lot to repair your computer
How do you add McAfee site adviser to opera?
go to this site, download it...
https://addons.opera.com/en/extensions/details/mcafee-siteadvisor-for-opera/?display=en&reports
takes a few seconds and you'll see a tap in the far right corner with mcafee's logo. refresh the old pages (new pages won't need to be refreshed) and if they are safe that icon will turn into a green tick....
