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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
Is Trend antivirus a good virus software to use?
It is a good software. However, you might want to use a more common and popular one, such as McAfee or Norton antivirus software. Of course, if you have an Apple computer, there is no need for such software.
What computer virus attaches itself to another computer program?
Attach to
emails
files
programmes etc
Does the button on the Quick Access Toolbar allow you to cancel your recent commands or actions?
undo
Watch out for this one readers. This has been advertised in several prominent media outlets( I just watched this on comedy central) as being able to fix any pc. It can "make a 7 year old computer blazingly fast, even faster than a new computer". This is just plain horse pucky. Closer inspection reveals that this web site is owned by a company called cyberdefender ( a known spyware company )
How do you get a virus off your Mac?
As there are no viruses troubling Mac OS X it will be difficult to remove one. The free ClamXav software (See links below) will check your Mac and any files passed to/from Windows users which may well have a virus.
Does redtube.com cause viruses?
Redtube itself does not give viruses. However, the ads that pop up on the sides, or in windows might. Do not click on any ads that may appear on your screen, as those may lead you to a virus filled website.
What is a list of different types of computer viruses their symptoms and transmission?
I know a Trojan virus pretends to be something useful and is in fact of malicious intent
Also a polymorphic virus is one which changes it's coding and signature each time it is executed meanin only the more sophisticated anti-virus programme can pick up the non encrypted segments of the virus
How the virus infect the computer?
The infection mechanism of a computer-virus is not specific.As the chances of success in the attack reduces in an earlier used algorithm,new algorithms are developed for success.
The few types are:-
1)Boot sector infection:-In this type,the virus attacks the first sector of the hard disk(frequently used as boot sector) and makes changes to the coded information which enables the loading of virus during computer boot.
2)Network infection:-Here the virus enters via the download stream(valid for all types of viruses to some extent) and installs itself to the network to perform undesired action.
3)Infection via removable media:-These are infected via removable media
Will you take to avoid or remove Spyware from your computer system?
The question asks about the "following". In such circumstances would it be too much to expect that you make sure that there is something that is following?
What is the solution when you incountered the blue screen of death?
normally, pull the hard drive out, connect it to another computer, copy the OTHER computer's windows folder (in c drive(local disk)) and replace the one from yours.
Whack a Hack is mostly safe.
... HOWEVER! McAfee Site Advisor states that it is, in fact, dangerous. The site report states that a download on the site (Elite Map) has a Trojan. The other downloads are considered safe.
Also however, I used the programs from their a long time ago and my computer got a virus. Usage is at your own risk. Do not download Elite Map from there.
Can ninjakiwi give you malware?
i believe so because on multiple computers they both say they sensed a virus and stoped immediately and make me restart my computer. so i believe so.
What happens if a virus that can't be removed gets in your computer?
Viruses can affect your computer in a number of ways. Usually, they display pop-up ads on your desktop or steal your information. Some of the more nasty ones can even crash your computer or delete your files.
How does remote-access software help in the troubleshooting process?
Remote access software is used to access your desktop or laptop computer from another location and using another computer. These software programs allow you to log on to your computer when you are away from home.
How to remove Virus and spyware from my pc?
I recently had a bad virus that crashed my whole network!! i figured out that if you go to control panel then to internet options, on your left hand upper corner their be a button to click on that says SYTEM RESTORE. click on that and go through the Qs. The restore will allow you to set the computer back in time (without viruses) your documents and all other settings and programs will remain intact-just the virus will be gone. Hint: make sure you set the computer as back as far as it will go because you probaly had the virus for a long time and once you restore u cannot go back to an earlier time-only a later. Hope this will help You can get rid of virus or spyware by following these steps . 1 Download and intall the Superantispyware on your computer .
2 Update your Superantispyware
3 Scan your computer for all the pop ups in your computer .
4 Remove all the malwares , found while scanning with the Superantispyware
5 Restart your computer .
== == == == You need to run these 3 essential programs to remove all the spyware on your computer.
If you do not have an internet security suit 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.
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Why does your computer restart without warning while you are on the internet?
1- This is because of viruses. A virus is a attached to your Iexplorer.exe. Attempt a clean scan using mcaffee or browse to housecall.antivirus.com that upbdates daily new virus definations and scan your system online 2- Delete all entries from autoexec.bat and config.sys if it contains... get these files from run by typing sysedit in start>run. Otherwise reinstall or update your Browser. Answer If you take off your start-up programs, it may help. On windows XP go to the start button, run and type in msconfig. At the top of the window there are tabs choose the tab that says start-up. Uncheck everything it will not harm your computer. Click apply then ok. It will tell you to reboot your computer when it reboots a window will appear that states "You are using selective start-up" there is a box in the middle of the window that says "Do not show this messge again" click that. Good Luck! It may be due to the virus or any other malware in your computer ,
You can do one thing to get rid of this thing, try to download and intall any of the antivirus , update and scan your computer , its will remove virus from your computer . Solution: 1: Create restore point and take registry backup.
2: Delete all temp files.
3: Delete all unwanted software's and security software's from add/remove program.
4: Disable all unwanted services from startup and then remove from registry.
5: Reset internet explorer and then register all .dll files.
6: Scan with spyware removal,hijackthis and trojon removal.
7: Check windows update if found and then download and install.
8: Restart the computer.
What is system restoring point means?
System Restore's purpose is to return your system to a workable state without requiring a complete reinstallation and without compromising your data files. The utility runs in the background and automatically creates a restore point when a trigger event occurs. Trigger events include application installations, AutoUpdate installations, Microsoft Backup Utility recoveries, unsigned- driver installations, and manual creations of restore points. The utility also creates restore points once a day by default. System Restore requires 200MB of free hard disk space, which the utility uses to create a data store. If you don't have 200MB of free space, System Restore remains disabled until the space becomes available, at which point the utility enables itself. System Restore uses a first in/first out (FIFO) storage scheme: The utility purges old archives to make room for new ones when the data store reaches a set limit. The file types that System Restore monitors are many but include most of the extensions that you typically see when you install new software (e.g., .cat, .com, .dll, .exe, .inf, .ini, .msi, .ole, .sys). Note that only application installations that use a System Restore restorept.api-compliant installer will trigger the creation of a restore point. Typically, system recoveries are easiest when you know *or think you know* what caused the problem (e.g., a recently installed device driver). In some cases, System Restore might not be the best choice for correcting a problem you're experiencing. System Restore changes many different files and registry entries, and in some cases might replace too much and actually cause more problems than it solves. For example, say you install Office XP, which triggers System Restore to create a restore point, and the software suite works great. Later in the day, you download and install an updated video driver, and because the driver is signed, the installation doesn't trigger System Restore to create a restore point. Now your system hangs on occasion, and you believe that the video driver is the culprit. In this case, you should use the Device Driver Rollback utility because it will address the device-driver problem only and not change anything else on your system. System Restore would roll your computer back to a preOffice XP state, and you would have to reinstall the entire software suite after you resolved the driver problem.
What are some of the newer viruses?
I can't remember the name but it completely destroys your computer not like oh bang my computers gone but it destroys easily.
What does cam stand for in technology is
Cam can mean many things such as camera, computer aided manufacturing, camcorder, camouflage, cell adhesion molecule or certified apartment manager.
* Added - CAM is used in engineering and manufacturing technologies to refer to Computer Aided Manufacturing, or, Modeling and is often teamed with CAD, for Computer Aided Design. CAD CAM is the typical technology today for developing a new product and takes it from an idea to a product or product component very quickly.
What is the Difference between Trojan Horse and virus?
Despite the fact that viruses and trojans are frequently confused, they are actually two very different types of unwanted pests.
A virus is a small program that "adds itself" onto an existing program, and forms a modified file. Because of this it is difficult to detect, as no new or suspicious files will initially appear on the infected system.
Once activated, a virus will usually spread itself onto other systems - either across a network, via email, through the internet, or even via disks and CDs.
A virus can delete or alter files and data, and may sometimes go to great lengths to remain undetected, and may often prove to be extremely difficult to remove. They often remain quite invisible to the unwary user, and may even disable anti-virus software to remain hidden and safe from detection and deletion.
A trojan on the other hand is a standalone program. It does not add itself onto existing files, nor does it try to replicated and spread to other systems and networks.
A trojan's main purpose it to make it's host system open to access, usually via the internet. A trojan may allow an unwanted person to see the files and data on the infected system. It may grant free access to the intruder, who may then be able to freely explore, view, modify and delete data from the hard drive. They may be able to intercept incoming and outgoing data, including emails, keystrokes, passwords, sensitive information and so on.
For the Trojan to be effective, it needs to be run at every reboot of the infected system. Because of this it may add entries to the registry or even the startup folder.
Removing the trojan tends to be quite simple. You simply delete the offending file, and remove all references to it. Detecting it, however, in the tens of thousands of files on most hard drives, is an altogether more difficult process.
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