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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.
5,673 Questions
Does rohan blood fued give your computer a virus?
No
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To Whomever Said "No,"
My answer is "Yes."
I downloaded the game three times from three different sources. The first two (the Play ROHAN home page--two different USA mirrors) scanned with a virus so I ran them sandboxed. Two different antivirus programs (Avast AV and Clam AV) flagged Compression Bombs and Win32 trojans respectively when I tried to start the game up.
The third downloaded (a torrent file) and installed fine. However, upon loading the title screen, froze my computer. I had to Ctrl-Alt-Del the program to get unfrozen. Then my Clam AV found yet another virus.
Then when I went to uninstall, I got an error that prevented full uninstallation. Somehow the EXE file insinuates itself into memory as a process/service even after you uninstall it so that you can't delete the original installation file without first Ending the Process from Task Manager.
I wanted to play this game but I'm not willing to try another questionable download.
Where can you download it without the virus/trojan?
How do you take virus to send to people?
You shall not send people viruses. It is bad. You can get aressted.
What is a program that tricks users into thinking they have a virus is called what?
It is called a Trojan horse. The name was gotten from somewhere out of mythology. This is how it goes, I think. Two nations were at war. One built a hollow wooden horse and hid soldiers in it. They gave it to the other nation as a 'gift'. When they were inside, the soldiers got out and killed the king and won the war.
How do you remove mcafee exe startup error?
There has been an issue detected with the DAT file's virus definition with McAfee. This particular issue is causing a false recognition of the W32/wecorl.a as a bug in the process of Svchost.exe. With this false positive detection chances of quarantining or removing Svchost.exe increases completely depending on the configuration of the software.
Such a behavior may lead to some issues like:
The PC shuts down at the occurrence of a RPC error or a DCOM error.
The computer runs without any network connectivity available.
The PC abruptly triggers blue screen STOP errors.
It is a well known issue and Win XP SP3 is the only version that is affected.
You can however manually repair the computer's issue with McAfee false detection.
You need to start the computer in safe mode by tapping the F8 key when the computer restarts and before the splash screen of Windows appears.
While the PC is in safe mode, press the CTRL+ALT+Del to activate the Task Manager of Windows.
Go to the File Menu tab and click on New Task and Run.
In the name field of New Task put in cmd.exe and continue with hitting ENTER.
Now rename Avvscan.dat so as to prevent Svchost.exe from getting removed by McAfee till an updated form of the DAT file is available and installed.
You need to understand that this step the virus definition of McAfee. Once the steps are complete, make sure to get the latest virus definition files of McAfee.
Now restore Svchost.exe to system32 directory. A backup however gets by default stored in the folder -DLLCACHE.
Once all the steps are done successfully, restart the machine.
You can refer to the following commands for the mentioned actions:
For renaming:
ren "%CommonProgramFiles%\McAfee\Engine\avvscan.dat" avvscan.old
For copying:
copy %systemroot%\system32\dllcache\svchost.exe %systemroot%\system32\
In case the command fails and shoots an error -the system is unable to find the specified file, you need to verify the syntax again.
You need to run these 3 essential programs to remove all the spyware on your computer.
If you do not have an internet security suite and only an anti virus
1. Run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
2. Run a complete scan with free curing utility Dr.Web CureIt!
3. Run the anti spyware removal programs spybot or Superantispyware
Browsers
Use Mozilla firefox or the google chrome browser for browsing unsafe websites
Install ThreatFire
ThreatFire, features innovative real-time behavioral protection technology that provides powerful standalone protection or the perfect complement to traditional signature-based antivirus programs offers unsurpassed protection against both known and unknown zero-day viruses, worms, trojans, rootkits, buffer overflows, spyware, adware and other malware.
Run an online virus scan like
- Trend Micro HouseCall
- Kaspersky free online virus scanner
- Windows Live OneCare safety scanner
- BitDefender Online Scanner
- ESET Online Antivirus Scanner
- F-Secure Online Virus Scanner
- avast! Online Scanner
update your software by running
Secunia Online Software Inspector
Install a good antivirus in your computer.
Keep your antivirus updated. If automatic updates are available, configure your antivirus to use them.
Keep your permanent antivirus protection enabled at all times.
What is an email message that warns users of a nonexistent virus?
There was an e-mail hoax that circulated at least as early as 2003, warning users of a virus that passed itself automatically via e-mail and messenger to all contacts in the user's address book. The e-mail message instructed users to search for a file called jdbgmgr.exe, and if it was found on the computer, to select all files found and delete them. The e-mail was very successful, since the file in question is a common Windows file (that is quite legitimate), however, it has a teddy bear icon that makes it look quite out of place for a Windows file. Luckily, deleting the file is not harmful to a user unless they happen to program in J++, in which case the user would hopefully be savvy enough to not fall for this hoax.
NOTE: The file jdbgmgr.exe is a legitimate file. It is not a virus, and does not need to be deleted. The e-mail cited above was a hoax. It is quite possible that it is still in circulation.
Why were the Trojans bad instead of the Greeks?
Who said the Trojans where bad? That's subjective. Some would say the Greeks where bad.
Why computer viruses are positive for computers?
They aren't...
They make your computer slow.( because you need alot of updates, for Anti-virusses, windows updates, etc.)
Pop up timer, also named disposable cooking thermometer, it normally has four parts:
1. The outer case;
2. The little stick that pops up;
3. A spring;
4. The internal thermosensitive organic material.
The thermosensitive organic material is solid at room temperature and turns to a liquid (melts) at about pre-defined 185 degrees Fahrenheit (85 degrees Celsius). When these thermosensitive material turns to a liquid, it frees the end of the stick that had been trapped in the thermosensitive material. The spring pops the stick up and you know the turkey is done!
Of course, for different size turkey, we can select to use different pre-defined temperature disposable cooking thermometers, and it is also for beef, pork and chicken, etc.
For more detail, please search "disposable cooking thermometer manufacturer" in google, and then you will find the real source informations.
It's a common virus that requires a malicious code to duplicate itself
Yes its not only a virus there is also a Trojan on it and multiple threats so in case u want to use it you should disable your antivirus on you own risk other wise your antivirus will block it from accessing ..
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What is a small program that attaches to other files and self replicates and then sends itself to other computers without the users knowledge?
What Removes errors from a computer?
First of all, what errors do you mean? Are you talking about Malware, like trojans and viruses? If you are, then
best programs to use are:
-CCleaner (Does scans, removes cookies, cache, etc and uninstalls programs and more)
-Microsoft Security Essentials (Does scans and removes malware)
-Norton 360 (Pc Tuneup, Backup and Restore, Transaction Security, PC Security. Also does scans)
I have these and they work great! I just ran a couple of scans, removed some Trojans, cleared some cookies, uninstalled programs, and now my computer is well protected. These 3 programs are the best!
PS, make sure you check some reviews before installing. I learned my lesson from downloading "ErrorEnd". Turns out it was a scam. Good Luck!
No zamzar doesnt give you virus, its clean
If you want to check there is a site called malwarebytes. their quick scan is free and safe. many i now use it for an occasional check.
Security
Is there other sites such as LimeWire that don't have viruses?
Whatever you do just DO NOT download lime wire it will mess up your computer give it viruses, jam it and all sorts Lime wire isn't providing the music itself its taking from other people who have lime wire already hope i helped :) xx
Malware, short for malicious software, refers to any software designed to harm, exploit, or otherwise compromise the integrity of computer systems, networks, or devices. It encompasses various types, including viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, and spyware. Malware can steal sensitive information, disrupt operations, or gain unauthorized access to systems. Protecting against malware typically involves using antivirus software, keeping systems updated, and practicing safe browsing habits.
What does an anti-spyware do when it scans your hard disk?
Uses a database of known spyware, in a hard disk scan your protection program searches all the files in your computer's hard drive for matches.
Activation code for loaris Trojan remover v1.1.8.8?
activation code for loaris Trojan remover v1.2.4.8
