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Downloader Viruses
This category is for questions about malware that automatically downloads spyware and infects the users system without the user's knowledge or permission.
2,120 Questions
How do people give you viruses?
If this question is about biological viruses, then a person can "give' another person a cold by sneezing virus particles into the air or touching a surface with dirty hands.
What is the phage computer virus?
It is a destructive virus that rewrites itself and is an executable program with its own code. It usually destroys the program it infects.
How do you get rid of a virus called xZIVJexe?
download a free antivirus called advast pro its free 60 days the site is http://www.advast.com/ it will pick it up Download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and full scan computer in safe mode.
Well a true virus copies itself to other files and if you have a CD in your PC, if the virus is good enough it could copy its self to their as well as other places
No, msn is not any type of virus, on your computer it says that it may be a risk but its no harm. Just dont give out your msn email to strangers or anyone you dont really know :D
What does the batman computer virus do?
it acts like it is going to explode and end up being broking into fifty other peaces
Can you get a computer virus from mp3 rocket?
Yes. Whenever downloading a file there I always a risk of getting a virus. Always use spyware and anti virus. To eliminate the virus threats scan each file before you open them and you should be good. Happy downloading.
Does millsberry give a virus to the computer?
Yes. It has some downloads to it that will give a virus to your computer.
Are there any computer viruses on grooveshark?
No.Because grooveshark is a website that you could listen music
It all depends on the website and whether you have an anti-virus on your computer or not. but mostly, just to be safe, I wouldn't run programs like that. Once I searched "Dora" on google, and I clicked it to enlarge it and more and more of that window kept poping up and if I closed one, they would just keep poping up so Be careful!
Does avast free remove viruses?
It will remove viruses if it is updated frequently . But you need another software to protect you from malware .
1. Run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
2. Run the anti spyware removal programs spybot
3 Run Superantispyware
4. Run a complete scan with free curing utility Dr.Web CureIt!
Use Mozilla firefox or the google chrome browsre for browsing unsafe websites
What cause the Michelangelo virus was to take effect on infected computers on March 8?
A program that is designed to cause damage to computer files.
Either fine out where it is in your computer and manulay remove it or get a real antivirus such as nod32 or kaspersky.
What is the goal of a virus in your body?
Viruses do not have a 'goal' really. Their only 'goal' is to survive. Much like humans do, they spread from one place to another, adapting along the way. Each virus accomplishes this differently. Just like humans enjoy different parts of the world better than others, so do viruses. They also have 'targets' which could basically be described as it's preference for 'food'. Like some people like one type of food over another, so do viruses. So, depending on what each virus' preference is, determines what part/system of the body it attacks.
List and describe 5 different types of computer viruses?
Some types of computer viruses would be adware, ransomware, trojan, spyware and computer worm.
Adware: Software that generates ads to make money for the author.
Ransomware: Software that restricts access to the computer system and demands that you pay the creator of the software to to unrestrict the computer.
Trojan horse: Type of malware that contains malicious code that can steal data or harm the computer
Spyware: Software that gathers personal and sensitive information
Computer Worm: A program that can replicate itself and spread to other computers .
it can be a foreign name mostly thought of to be from Africa or Jamaica
How do you remove the Trojan horse dropper virus funweb a from a computer?
I couldn't remove it using either Norton or Kaspersky AV software although both detected it - neither could remove it. Kaspersky advised going into safe mode to remove it but that also didn't work. I then used Cybermedia Uninstaller on it in safe mode and that did the trick.
For support within the United States and Canada, call toll-free (866) PCSAFETY (727-2338).
This is the Microsoft virus line, the call is free if you call them they will walk you though the steps for virus removal
To get rid rid of this Trojan by following these steps .
1 Download and intall the Malwarebytes on your computer .
2 Update your Malwarebytes .
3 Scan your computer for all the malwares in your computer .
4 Remove all the malwares , found while scanning with the malwarebytes .
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
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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.
If virus will infect other virus?
nope, that really isn't possible as virus are acellular organisms and in order to reproduce themselves, they need a host cell. some of those virus contain genetic information, proteins inside them and no way to duplicate it. so what they do is invade a cell that can reproduce itself, and sneak the virus genetic information into the cell's DNA. once the DNA is replicated, the virus uses its proteins to cut the portions of its material genetic and it's done. the virus is replicated
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What does a adware virus do to a computer?
it just looks at what you search up and then opens ads that would be what you have been looking for. to prevent it download firefox unless you already have it and then download ad block plus. overall its harmless
Virus is software which is enter up & destry of computer functional pogramma
Ten most dreadful viruses that had happened in recent years?
# W32/Netsky # Troj/Pushdo # W32/Traxg # Troj/Mdrop # Mal/Iframe # Troj/Agent # W32/Mytob # Troj/Pushu # W32/MyDoom # W32/Zafi
A trojan virus is worse than a normal virus and is more likely to crash your computer
