Explain different types of viruses and steps to prevent them.?

Check here the types of viruses: http://www.ccs.neu.edu/groups/honors-pro...

In order to prevent viruses, you should install an anti-virus. Also, check out the tips in this site: http://us.mcafee.com/virusInfo/default.a...

Explain different types of viruses and steps to prevent them.?firewall

Here's good link of it (see wiki) and also steps how to prevent.

My own guard? ANTIVIR for viruses and ZoneAlarm as my firewall (so I know if a program try to communicate to outside).

Explain different types of viruses and steps to prevent them.?husqvarna

http://www.internetinspiration.co.uk/com...
I am assume that you are talking about computers...running Windows.

There are many types of virus/worms that can attack your computer. Most virus are self contained little programs. Usualy with malicious intent. And worms are usualy bits of script written with Microsoft Word or any script editor. Worms usualy do the same, but are easier to transmit via the internet.

The best defence in my oppinion is to have an up to date Virus Scan program i.e. Nortons, McAfee, etc... and a fire wall i.e. Norton, McAfee, Zone Alarm, etc...

And the MOST IMPORTANT thing you can do is update Windows with Microsoft updates. Also you should update Internet Expolrer, all the Microsoft Office software, and any other software that you can update.

Do a search and research programs that can block, stop, and delete virus/worms.

Here is one place to start http://update.microsoft.com
I'm a little hesitant of the guy's above me link to download firefox. His site is located in China

Go to the original site and download firefox it will help scare away viruses

http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/

Describe the evidence that viruses probably evolved from fragments of cellular nucleic acids.?

18-10

Describe the evidence that viruses probably evolved from fragments of cellular nucleic acids.?free adware remover

its half of there make up. a virus consist of dna (found in the nucleic acid and its protective protein coat called a capsid

Describe the evidence that viruses probably evolved from fragments of cellular nucleic acids.?internet security 2006

Well, I found a virus the other day, still dripping with cellular nucleic acid. I say, where there is smoke, there is fire.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virus#Origi... read
all i know about viruses is that reproduce within the cell and are safe from most medicines because of the cells defense mechanism against foreign proteins they arent aware of. the take over the replicating process in cells to make more viral cells that spread more

i think
u ok man?
viruses are in computers not nucleic acids...duh

Is limewire full of viruses?

the program itsself is safe but downloading things from it has its risk.since those file are from other people,people can just upload viruses or spyware in its file. But if you download music only then its safe and illegal at the same time.

Is limewire full of viruses?free anti virus

no but it is full of ad-ware and spy-ware

Is limewire full of viruses?internet security software

Yes, but you can sort them out and still get great content.
Itself no.

But many downloads are viruses, but then, yahoo mail is not full of spam, but some mails are spam.

All you have to do is make sure you don't download files below 1 MB, and if you download a WinRAR Archive, scan it with antivirus before you open it. And of course, make surethat the size of file you download is right. Like if you download a song, it CAN NOT be less than 1MB, right?
And now you know the true meaning of the old saying: There's no such thing as a free puppy.
all full of #@#@,no its not if you not what your doing.
limewire like many other file sharing progs proved to bring viruses very easily into your pc no matter how immune it is.

best way is to sign up for an unlimited legal downloads and pay like 10 bucks a year, it is safe virus free and all legal stuff

How do i remove viruses from remote ftp site?

Viruses are installed on a server or operating system and not an FTP site. If you have a virus on the server, you will need to be able to get root access or admin access and do the appropriate uninstall processes.

How do i remove viruses from remote ftp site?free antivirus download

you cant remove viruses it is impossible

Does Datpiff give you viruses?

I've downloaded about 4 mixtapes from them and have had no troubles

Does Datpiff give you viruses?free antivirus

i haven't had any problems

Does Datpiff give you viruses?internet

YEAH IT DOES
I've dloaded about 30 albums/mixtapes with no problems, try using mixtapetorrents.com or mixfiend.com

Can a PDA get viruses too?

depends If your PDA is running windows based Operating System, then yes..but if its running Palm then its Not likely too

But remember either way, if you get a file that is clean but Corrupted the both ways you will run into system issues, and errors

Why do some people think that it is FUNNY to put viruses in their links???

I answered a question earlier and clicked a link in one of the answers and contracted the exploit virus....luckily my antivirus caught it and my machine did not crater....I personally believe the person that did this should be removed from any and all Yahoo forums and other public places....this is just wrong in so many ways....

Why do some people think that it is FUNNY to put viruses in their links???free spyware remover

You can report that person to Yahoo. The kind of person who does that is the same kind that used to paint graffiti all over the place, or break windows, destroy mailboxes, set fires and so one. They have no respect for anyone else and, by doing so, prove that they have no respect for themselves either.

Why do some people think that it is FUNNY to put viruses in their links???ktm

I think they do it just for the fun of it. I dont see WHY its funny. It just messes up people's computers.
Here is a link without a virus. It leads to news.com
People like that are just frustrated because they have no life, no girlfriend, and live with their parents in their thirties. But then again, I'm just stating the obvious.
Report 'em.
I would like to know the name so I don't click on that link. You would be doing us all a favor if you named the culprit.
Viruses shmiruses, get a Mac, don't worry, be happy.
They are just idiots and never click a link from anyone lol...

Do Hand Sanitizers kill viruses?

98 % is but there r also air born diseases and viruses that r caught not by touch but from the air.If someone ate in a room with someone who had an airborn virus you would get it.I know this from experience.Hand sanitizer is good to take anywhere especially buses and when handleing money.

Do Hand Sanitizers kill viruses?free spyware

I think only germs.

Do Hand Sanitizers kill viruses?live update

Nothing beats good old fashioned hand washing....
they dont kill viral straisn only bacterial organisism they are not modern medacines today in injections etc that can kill a virus only prevent it from being able to manafest its self.
they are supposed to kill 99.97% of the germs that cause viruses
Yes, they do. Hospitals %26 clinics use them. They kill 99% bacteria %26 viruses. Excellent protection if your hands are not visibly soiled.
Hand sanitizers are a very good means of killing germs, viruses, and bacteria on your hands. It is an alcohol base, this is how it is so effective.
Spare me.

Depends on the material used.

The hospital standard ones will kill most viruses, except the most hardy - viruses tend not to survive well in the open, which is why many require fluid-fluid contact. Most bacteria will be killed or degraded by them, there are some notable exceptions through - C Diff most importantly.

Dunno about fungi and helminths though.
No. Hand sanitizers only effective against bacteria.

Viruses are a whole different ballgame.

~X~
airbourne,yes

Can you get computer viruses from google desktop?

You can get viruses from anything to be honest... follow internet safety guidelines commonly listed on the internet at some well known sites. Use a firewall (hardware type recommended) and a suite of virus protection if you feel uncomfortable using a program.

Can you get computer viruses from google desktop?hijack this

you can get a computer virus from the internet google desktop dont give you virus

Can you get computer viruses from google desktop?liveupdate

No Way...

I heard that the chat thing IMVU gives viruses but I want to try it out . Is it true about the virus

While having an antivirus program installed, you can do anything you want.

A computer virus is a small program that infects a computer without the user permission. It attaches itself to other files and quickly multiplies.

It is strongly recommended that you use an antivirus program on your computer and that you keep it updated. This will prevent any infection and clean your computer if it was infected previous to the install.

You are infected with a virus if:

* Your computer is very slow, stops responding, restarts or shuts down by itself from time to time.

* Your hard disk or the removable drives (floppy drive, CD-ROM, USB Flash) are inaccesibles or the files are corrupt.

* Unusual error messages appear.

In case your computer got infected, try the following:

* Get an antivirus program (if you don't have one already) See the Download antivirus page to get a free one.

* Update your antivirus

* Scan all your computer and delete, repair or quarantine the infected files.

If you have problems in eliminating viruses from your computer, you can also try one of the free tools available in the Other download page.

To keep your computer virus free:

* Have an antivirus program and update it from time to time (some even update automatically)

* Use a firewall. Download one from Download firewall page.

* Only download files from sources you trust.

* Don't open e-mail attachments, unless you know who sent it.

* For more protection you can scan your computer with online scanners provided free by some of the best companies. See the Online scanners page.

Spyware may sometimes be mistaken as a virus. Read about spyware.

What are the computer viruses recently surface in the last 6 month?

go here and have a look..hope this helps..R.

What are the computer viruses recently surface in the last 6 month?house call

there is likely to be a reimmergance of the ILOVEYOU worm as there have been reported attacks in Thailand and Indonesia.

How do i stop viruses?

There are free anti-virus scanners availble. They work well. I like AVG the best of all the free anti-virus programs.

If you are not willing to spend money it is good to have some kind of anti-virus software

avg

http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1

avast

http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.ht...

Avira AntiVir

http://www.free-av.com/

For a Cost

This is my recommendation for anti-virus. Free are good, but they are as not as accurate of the top paid anti-virus software

Top-Tier

Kaspersky

http://www.kasepersky.com

Nod32

http://www.eset.com/

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You may also want to scan for any possible spyware

Here is a list of some free ANTI-SPYWARE programs.

Adaware is probably the most popular.

Adaware

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaw...

Microsoft Defender

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security...

AVG

http://free.grisoft.com/doc/avg-anti-spy...

Spyware Terminator 2

http://www.spywareterminator.com/

Spybot Search and Destroy

http://www.safer-networking.org/

SuperAntispyware

http://superantispyware.com/

Anti-Spyware for a cost.

Personally I bought Webroot's Spysweeper, their product is great and well worth the money. Watch Best Buy ads because sometimes it

goes on sale for $10 to $15.

We just renewed norton 2006 and it does not clear the viruses from our computer. it says fix prob, b

i thought that it covers everything, now it says urgent, 2 items affecting your computer, high risk, do i need to purchase another virus protection. i cant even play on pogo

We just renewed norton 2006 and it does not clear the viruses from our computer. it says fix prob, butit wonthusqvarna

Here are the steps that you should take.

- Try to use the Emergency thing that comes on the Norton 2006 disk. Oh, you didn't buy the disk? Do I have to tell you... you should always buy the disk at a retail store instead of DOWNLOAD it. You see, if your computer is infected, how can you trust a download. Besides, then you would HAVE THE DISK.

- Reboot into SAFE MODE. Then run your Norton Anti-virus scan.

- be sure to uninstall any BOGUS programs that appeared while you were not looking. For security, you should only have trusted programs like SpyBot and Ad-aware.

- Visit the Symantec website at http://www.symantec.com and look for the type of virus that the Anti-virus program says that you have. There should be clear instructions on how to remove that virus.

Good luck and Happy Computing!

We just renewed norton 2006 and it does not clear the viruses from our computer. it says fix prob, butit wontmicrosoft office

Maybe you have a really tight firewall setting. Right click on your norton icon (in the bottom right hand corner of your screen) and click on somthing that says 'program settings' or something similar.
because u just renewed it, keep it till it expires.

Wat kinds of computer viruses are there and what do they do?

(m)

many types of viruses are:

Trojan horses

A Trojan horse is just a computer program. The program pretends to do one thing (like claim to be a picture) but actually does damage when one starts it (it can completely erase one's files). Trojan horses cannot replicate automatically.

Worms

A worm is a piece of software that uses computer networks and security flaws to create copies of itself. A copy of the worm will scan the network for any other machine that has a specific security flaw. It replicates itself to the new machine using the security flaw, and then starts replicating.

E-mail viruses

An e-mail virus will use an e-mail message as a mode of transport, and usually will copy itself by automatically mailing itself to hundreds of people in the victim's address book.

Computer viruses are called viruses because they share some traits of types of biological viruses.

A computer virus will pass from one computer to another like a real life biological virus passes from person to person. For example, it is estimated by experts that the Mydoom worm infected a quarter-million computers in a single day in January of 2004. In March of 1999, the Melissa virus spread so rapidly that it forced Microsoft and a number of other very large companies to completely turn off their e-mail systems until the virus could be dealt with. Another example is the ILOVEYOU virus which occurred in 2000 had a similarly disastrous effect.

Dose Limewire give you viruses?

Lime Wire can give you viruses. Try to only download songs that have a 4-5 star rating, and stay away from the porn..lol That'll get you every time. I use lime wire, and did get some viruses, but I started downloading the songs that have the rating and so far, so good.

Dose Limewire give you viruses?internet

Only if you download the .exe spam files from the server.

Dose Limewire give you viruses?network

I haven't got any viruses with Limewire, but I only download music.

Has there ever been viruses for macs?

Macs aren't immune to viruses, but they are very rare.

Read more here:

http://antivirus.about.com/od/macintoshr...

See a database of viruses affecting Macs:

http://www.macvirus.org/database

Has there ever been viruses for macs?ktm

http://www.macvirus.org/

Viabilty measurement of the viruses in the vaccine prepration?

Hmm, this is rather general in some respects. If you mean how much should the quantity be of viral organisms in vaccine preparation then it all depends on a number of factors: the type of virus, the patient who will receive it, availability of other stabilizing reagents, and others.

There are risks involved in this, because too much viable viral organism can potentially endanger the patient for the possibility of a viral infection; too little can render the vaccine useless in some sense.

Can LimeWire Bring You Viruses?

is it safe?

Can LimeWire Bring You Viruses?liveupdate

yes it can bring viruses. be careful. try Morpheus.

Can LimeWire Bring You Viruses?nortin

anything can bring you viruses it just depends how computer savvy the virus creator is
It absolutely will. And spyware too. If you choose to use a download service such as LimeWire or any other, make sure you have a well protected PC, covering all types of malware.

By the way, this isn't LimeWire's fault - it is the fault of the person who is sharing the file, which after one bad download will be you too.
yes.. your downloading files. just as long as you do not download a .exe file, you should be fine.
Yes because when a user inserts a song into the limewire availability he can put a virus in there also. So be careful in what songs you download.
It is dangerous! As long as you are letting users upload from you and you are downloading from them, they have access to anything on your computer and are able to faslify songs that are actually viruses, trojans, what not.... Delete that mess!
run a scan before u open it
yes, i just downloaded a few songs then my comp. hanged
Girl yes!! thats y I stop using it
I think it does bring VIRUSES. I have no idea, though.
Yes, take a bath in some hot water and use lots of soap, make sure to scrub really good, and then don't mess with anybody who has it again.
it dows and it has be careful i love it but i have messed up to many computers using it be very careful
Limewire, but the file you download maybe.
sometimes if you download most torrenentazo ware from their site

If computers can get viruses, can cell phones also?

anything with its own memory can in my opinion .. somthing could screw the bios or firmware up for sure ..

If computers can get viruses, can cell phones also?malware

Yes but not as common yet as there is less money in it

if a phone has an operating system and memory then you could create a virus for it.

If computers can get viruses, can cell phones also?norton 360

Cell Phones don't get viruses because they dont run on an operating system. However phones that has windows mobile and other hi-tech phones can get infected.

1.http://www.microsoft.com/smallbusiness/r...

2.http://www.symantec.com/security_respons...

3.http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/cel...

The Symantec Page Explains a bit more
yes, and also media players like mp3 and ipod
Hmmm some interesting ones there....if you look it up the only known Cellphone virus EVER is just a few weeks ago and it's only for the iPhone it's not actually a virus though someone can send it to you in a picture message and if you open it. it works like a trojan they can monitor your calls and even turn on the mic in your phone while it's in your pocket and listen to everything thats going on as long as your in service

If there is others i would love to see or hear about them..seems everyone just says YES THERE IS but the dont want to talk about them lol
The first known cell-phone virus appeared in 2004 and didn't get very far. Cabir.A infected only a small number of Bluetooth-enabled phones and carried out no malicious action -- a group of malware developers created Cabir to prove it could be done. Their next step was to send it to anti-virus researchers, who began the process of developing a solution to a problem that promises to get a lot worse.

Does Apple computers get viruses?

i got a laptop ibook G4

Does Apple computers get viruses?matchless

Yes, but with protect, you are GOOD to GO. Remember, just because you did not get any, doesn't mean that you won't. One reason why most Apple people don't get viruses, is because most people that they e-mail with have Windows PCs. Apple only has about a 5 percent market share.

Does Apple computers get viruses?norton 2008

Yes, they do. There were less because the majority of computers ran windows so the hackers concentrated on them but now Apple is getting it's share of malware. The system itself is no more secure.
no,trust me
All CPU's are vulnerable, if not properly protected and updated. It's a cold world!
Any computer can get a virus if it isn't properly protected.
no but the number of apple viruses is increasing drastically

nowhere near as much as window, but it is increasing at a faster rate since there is only one antivirus company that has software available for macs
yes any cpu can get a viruse
Yep.
Viruses are less common for macs, because macs used to be less common computers. Now they are getting more popular, and more viruses are being created for them. For now you are still fairly safe, but in the future you may not be.
noo... i have the powerbook g4... you really cant, your computer has to be really f**ked up for you to get a virus
There are a few viruses running around that can mess with Macs, but in general they aren't as susceptible to viruses as Windows-based machines. Even in the counter-culture virus-development world of the geek, there isn't much use for Macs!
I dont know, I have an hp!
no get get worms ha ha
Apple have their share of security issues, but due to the size of the user base the hacker focus on the biggest bang, slapping Bill Gates and company. With the increased popularity of the Apple, platform going to X86 and the Apple community bragging they do not get virus, they are RIPE to get a black eye soon.Apple has their share of security issues. Due to the size of the user base the hacker focuses on the biggest bang, slapping Bill Gates and company. With the increased popularity of the Apple, platform going to x86 and the Apple community bragging how they do not get viruses, they are RIPE to get a black eye soon.
no! dont you watch the commercials? jj :) my bro had one, and it neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeever got a single virus.

Are there any benefial viruses ? what are they, and what do they do..?

All viruses are harmful, in the sense of their way to replicate. Only those scientists who utilized their deadly 'function' in destroying some other pathogens or tumours in our body but this is just for laboratory trials(doing to mouse...etc), clinical trials result do not show promising treatment as virus might infect other cells than pathogens and tumours. They can remain dormant for years. When u discovered it, there will be the end..

Viruses almost always damage the host cells. Because viruses cannot reproduce on their own, they rely on the replication mechanism of the host cell to make more copies of themselves (i.e., they are obligate pathogens). Then, the new viral particles will exit the cell and search for another cell to infect. This exit is often very physically damaging to the host cell. Thus, viral infections can be detrimental because of the loss of function of host cells.

Are there any benefial viruses ? what are they, and what do they do..?mcaffee

mold...they make penicillin out of it

Are there any benefial viruses ? what are they, and what do they do..?norton antivirus 2007

You mean beneficial to humans... no for as much as i know they dont exist, theyre dormant at best, quite malignant at worst. Beneficial bacteris such as E. Coli are abundant and life on a marco scale couldnt exist w/o them. But virusues work on a genetic level to alter or arrest the DNA and RNA functions of host cells, quite insidious they are. So as far as I know, beneficial viruses do not exist.
according to me some are there beneficial in fact they are harmfully to bacteria so beneficial to us

Does know any common viruses and how you catch them?

Like chicken pox and so on.

I need this for school.

Does know any common viruses and how you catch them?microsoft office

the cold is caused by a virus. one gets a cold by contact from another person who has the virus. it ususally goes from the hands to the mucus membranes of the eyes or nose. we all rub or eyes and pick or wipe our noses with our hands.

Does know any common viruses and how you catch them?norton antivirus

A cold and stomach flu are all spread by droplets in the air. Other viruses like Herpes Simplex B (cold sores) are spread through skin to skin contact. Impetigo is another common virus spread through skin to skin contact, usually kissing an infected person as is mononucleosis ( also known as the kissing disease). hope this helps.

During pc repair for viruses my Mah Jong had something done to it and now it doesn't come up. h

I need to know how to download it as I paid for Mah Jong licence.

During pc repair for viruses my Mah Jong had something done to it and now it doesn't come up. h?microsoft

its easy

just click on "already bought this game" and get ur games

Avast PC scan for viruses took over 1 hour, is this normal.?

I use AVG and Windows Defender and yes it is normal mine can take an hour to an hour and a half.

Avast PC scan for viruses took over 1 hour, is this normal.?moto guzzi

Yes it's normal, I use avast as well. I have about 20 gigs worth of files on my drive and it takes right at an hour scanning on "thorough" with archived files included.

Avast PC scan for viruses took over 1 hour, is this normal.?norton internet security 2008

Yes depending on your system. Keep Avast it's the best free Anti Virus protection that I have used to date. still using it.
Depending on the size of your hard disk - yes this is normal. It does search every file on your computer - something most other AV's don't do. Trust Avast - it will warn you if a virus is trying to gain entry. I've had Avast for 5 years and never had a virus get past it.
it depends on how much stuff you have on your computer
Might be that you've too many programs on your PC. I've got Norton and it takes a lot less than 1 hour.
yes,and it an take much longer depending on which scan u use
I was using avast as I liked it, they found something but couldn't remove it, this worried me, so I downloaded the free version of AVG, it found a Trojan Horse and removed it at once. Sadly although I did like avast, perhaps AVG would be worth trying.

Good Luck %26 Happy New Year!

PS. I'm entitled to free Norton, but wouldn't use it as it's a resourse hog and the virus that you pay for.
Yes...It is normal.

I have AVG for viruses?

Do you all think that this is good?

And why ?

I have AVG for viruses?network security

avg is good but we have better products out there. if u wish to try a free one try avast or bitdefender 8. if u really need a good antivirus, try nod 32. its just 11 mb for down load nd only has 2 processes when active. check the free trial at www.eset.com

I have AVG for viruses?norton internet security

I would HIGHLY recommend AVG anti virus . These days all people know of an anti virus is either Mcafee or Norton . The virus makers , hackers , malware creators , spy wares etc all target the most popular pieces of software so that they have the best chance of a hit. Everybody knows of Norton and mcafee so there will be many viruses made to hide from them . But if you use a not so popular anti virus then you will have a much less chance of an attack. AVG is indeed very popular but no where near as popular as mcafee or Norton . So stick with AVG for the time being and if it becomes too popular switch to another anti virus .

By the way this not only applies to anitviruses but to Very popular browsers too like IE . I mean who has'nt heard of IE. So all the viruses will target the most popular software . Therefore CHANGE your browser into something like FIREFORX . ITs the same with IM . Take MSN for e.g. Everybody uses MSN right? so the hackers will target that as they know they have a high chance to capture somebody.

Do PSP's get viruses?

Just waned to know because i have one, and is it true there is a slimmer verison of the PSP?

Do PSP's get viruses?network

the only possible way your psp could get a virus is if you manually took the virus and put it in the flash0 folder. no official firmware has access to the flash0 folder.

if you go to a website, and you get a javascript box saying you have a virus, you dont. what you are seeing is an advertisement by a company, trying to fool you into thinking you have a problem.

go to the website on your computer and shut off your pop-up blocker, i am 100% positive, it will say your pc has a virus too.

yes there is a psp slim.

How Do i kill viruses?

Use desinfectant or hot water. If you mean killing a virus in your body there is no cure for any viral disease.

Why aren鈥檛 all viruses as deadly as Marburg and Ebola?

Depends what you mean by "as deadly". I would say that the death rate from HIV is as high or higher. It just occurs over a longer period of time.

Much of this has to do with the evolution of the virus. A dead host cannot spread the virus as well as a live one. If the virus has a very high death rate, it will kill the host too quickly before it can spread. The longer the person lives with the virus, the longer they can spread it. Thus there is a stong pressure for the virus not to kill the host quickly.

Why aren鈥檛 all viruses as deadly as Marburg and Ebola?virus removal

Because all viruses don't cause you to bleed out your skin and eyeballs.

Does limewire give u viruses or is that just an urban legend?

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Does limewire give u viruses or is that just an urban legend?virus scan

Its somewhat both. Since you are downloading files off of limewire, there is always the chance that you could download a virus or trogan. But that chance is very slim as long as you watch what you are downloading. Make certain anything you are downloading is a MP3, MPEG, AVI or WAV or some other form of media file. Ive used it for years, as far as i know ive never got a virus from it. But there always is the slight chance it could happen.

But really, you stand the risk of downloading a virus everytime you flip on your computer and start surfing around the net. The best thing you can do is make certain you have a good and up to date anti-virus software running.

Does limewire give u viruses or is that just an urban legend?anti virus scan

Not limewire but a file downloaded can
Limewire does not give you viruses. Viruses are given to you by some of the files downloaded by using Limewire.

Just be careful when downloading files from Limewire. Use your virus scanner or if you don't have one, make sure to get one! Scan every file you download for virus's before you use them!
If you downlod files that are interpeted by your computer, than yes you can get viruses.
The things you download from it might but not Limewire. Just be smart while downloading. I haven't gotten anything yet.
the person who told you that isn't very smart

Who hates adware, spyware, viruses and hackers?

Grr...I hate adware the most.

Who hates adware, spyware, viruses and hackers?virus scanner

me!!!! my whole computer shut down and we lost almost everything on it because of spam and stuff. we got a virus!

Who hates adware, spyware, viruses and hackers?anti virus software

Thats why i dumped windows and uses ubuntu linux now, no need for anti-virus or ant-spyware --%26gt; it doesn't excist. And no like they "don't excist" on a mac. On linux there are really 0 viruses ad spyware/adware/malware ...
thats y i dont use pc. oh and to bill you are mistaken linux can be hacked- root can be compromised. just not as easy as a pc or did you forget that mac and linux are both based on bsd
i hate all the virues it make problems to my pc
Most people hate these. The only people I can think that don't would be:

1) The creators of said software/techniques

2) The people who create applications to defend against these.

3) The people who support recovery from these.

Out of all of these, I find hackers and virus writers to be the most annoying. Adware and Spyware are pretty easily avoided with careful Internet browsing and not installing all those "free" applications available out there (i.e. only install trusted applications from reputable sources).

** Edit **

bill goldberg - While I can appreciate moving off Microsoft (I do UNIX administration/development), making statements that Linux or Mac are adware, spyware, virus, or hacker free is completely untrue. They do occur far less than on Microsoft Windows, but they do exist. We use McAfee on all our systems, including our Solaris and Red Hat Linux systems.
Every Good computer user!!!!

The ones I hate the most are the Anti-Virus programs that put something on your computer then want you to buy their product to remove it.

Does downloading limewire give viruses?

downloading it wont give you virus but many thing you might dl will just scan scan scan first

Does downloading limewire give viruses?virus

No, but be careful what you download. Sometimes, you might download something that isnt what you are looking for and it can take up hard drive space. When downloading try and be certain from the title of what you are downloading. You can also use the preview button while downloading music to see if your are downloading the right song you want. If you want to go even further, you can upgrade to Limewire PRO. It increases secure downloading, but you do have to pay for it every month. If you don't want to upgrade then just trust your instincts. And to answer your question once more: No, downloading Limewire does not give you viruses, but downloading the wrong files might.

Does downloading limewire give viruses?anti virus

After i downloaded limewire I had all kinds of problems on my computer for a long time. This error message popped up constantly and wouldnever stop. I dont know what I did that finally got it to quit, I think it was removing all of the limewire software.
no - its not like kazaa. Also the btitorrents are good, just scan everything before opening it
My daughter has limewire, but for some reason she can't get it to work on DSL, on her computer it only works on dail up.
No it doesn't.
Only if you enter the porn ads that popup when you enter.
i have it and use it often and have no virus
If u take it from a secure channel then no.I downloaded limewire.it didnt give my system ne viruses.
I don't care what anyone tells you ... free, shareware etc software comes with spy-ware ... download and install a shareware or freeware program then run these programs and you'll see you have new spy-ware installed.

Zerospyware %26 Ad Aware Se .... get them from www.download.com

How are allergies and viruses similar and different?

Allergies are from an irritant. Viral illness is caused by a virus . Virii , which is the correct plural of virus , are living organisms much like bacteria are living organisms but they work differently and Virii are smaller. Allergens are normally pollen or pet dander or humidity etc. Some people have alergies to certain foods or medications.

Some alergies can be life threatening.Especially if you have a severe reaction to something and go into anaphylactic shock , which is when your body severely overreacts to an irritant and causes hives and breathing difficulty because your airways swell.

Viral illness can only be cured by waiting it out and getting over it by letting your immune system kill it off. Antibiotics are not effective for viral infection. Some examples are the flu or common cold. Antibiotics only work on bacteria. Which is one reason there is no cure for A.I.D.S. as it is viral.

Antibiotics do not work on allergies either. However sometimes if your sinuses get irritated enough by allergies you can eventually develope a bacterial infection in the sinuses and use antibiotics to cure it.

Hope this answered what you wanted to know.

How are allergies and viruses similar and different?viruses

An allergy can refer to several kinds of immune reactions including Type I hypersensitivity in which a person's body is hypersensitised and develops IgE type antibodies to typical proteins.

A virus (Latin, poison) is a microscopic particle that can infect the cells of a biological organism.

Please see the webpages for more details on Allergies and viruses.

How are allergies and viruses similar and different?antispam

Viruses cause illnesses, allergies are over reaction by the immune system to system irritants.

Both rev up the immune system

Does any 1 no a site where I can get the viruses and spyware off my computer for free?

Every site I go 2 want you 2 pay, and some scan it for free but want you to pay to delete the virus i looking 4 a site were it will delete it also

Does any 1 no a site where I can get the viruses and spyware off my computer for free?vista

Antivirus

Avg

BitDefender

Spyware/Adware

Spybot

Ewido

Super AntiSpyware

AdvencedSpyware remover

XBlock.com then look for xclean micro

Install them (you can look around for more), Download and Install updates..

Before running them, REstart your computer in SAFE-Mode then run one by one , restart if necesary.

Does any 1 no a site where I can get the viruses and spyware off my computer for free?antispyware

Go to kimkomando.com and check out all her links. You should find something there. :)
do a search for AVG Free and Ad-Aware free, zone alarm free is a good one too
Search for: Anti-vir: home edition (or proffesional, your choice) Ad-aware and Spybot search and destroy. Get these 3 to help you out.
Go to http://www.download.com and scroll down the page to "most popular" to see spyware removal programs. The ones we use in our office ad-Aware and Spybot Search %26 Destroy. I've heard bad things from our tech about Limewire though.

For a free anti-virus scan, we recommend http://www.trendmicro.com

It will find the viruses that Norton and McAfee might not catch because the virus has rewritten them.

I've used all of these and not had a problem.
AVG free edition
Get AVG free antivirus

free.grisoft.com

Get Adaware

lavasoft.com

Get Spybot S%26D

http://www.download.com/3000-8022-102890...

Install em all, and run full scans with them all.
comcast

Can I remove spyware/viruses without having to buy software? It's expensive!?

I've done one of those free scans and it found 6 things that contain spyware. How can I get rid of them?

Can I remove spyware/viruses without having to buy software? It's expensive!?windows

Try this

Firstly update and run your anti-virus product. You can also run a free online scan as well as some malware can actually corrupt or disable your resident security products. Here are a few online scans you can run:

Trend - http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

Panda - http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/Ac...

Norton - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/defau...

Second download, update and run scans using the following products:

SuperAntispyware

http://superantispyware.com/

Spybot S%26D (free version requires manual updating)

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/downl...

AVG AntiSpyware

http://free.grisoft.com/doc/20/lng/us/tp...

Adaware from Lavasoft (free version requires automatic updating)

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-a...

(These programs can be run in Safe Mode after downloading and updating)

Third, after cleaning your system, disable System Restore, reboot and re-enable System Restore when you log back on. This will clear the malware that may still be lurking in System Restore, which could be reinstalled should you need to rollback at some point. Additionally, a reboot may be required to complete the malware removal process.

Similarites between bacteria and viruses....?

can you please tell me as may as you know thanks. =]

Similarites between bacteria and viruses....?

Bacteria are tiny, one-celled living organisms that can only be seen with a microscope. They live and breed in warm, moist environments in the body and elsewhere, growing quickly and causing infection. Bacterial infections can usually be treated with an antibiotic.

Viruses are smaller than bacteria and cannot be seen with a microscope. They grow inside the body and produce toxins (poisons) that can cause rashes, aches, and fevers. Viruses cannot be killed with antibiotics.

Similarites between bacteria and viruses....?antivirus downloads

there you go ...i hope this link helps you solve your question !!!
http://www.aware.md/Education/virusvsbac...

http://www.drgreene.com/21_527.html

http://www.mansfieldct.org/schools/mms/s...

Where did these new viruses (bird flu, etc) come from?

bird flu came from chickens, somehow a virus developed between them, and eventually it reached humans.

Where did these new viruses (bird flu, etc) come from?abtuvurys 2005

It's called evolution,,,something the religious right refuses to recognize.

Where did these new viruses (bird flu, etc) come from?antivirus programs

mutations
bird flu is d result of an infection in chickens which happens rarely and it is highly contagious so when bird flu strikes, one should stop eating chicken as it gets transferred to humans very easily...therefore go wid d saying...precaution is better than cure...

I want to download Viruses, Trojens, spyware etc. tell me specific site for that..?

R u serious? just like the first answer said, you will find out soon enough. Trust me you dont want virus's

But, on the other hand do you want a website to become a person who applies the virus's to the computers? You want to be a hacker? if this is what you want just remember, you can suffer serious situations for those things. And who is worth all of that?

I want to download Viruses, Trojens, spyware etc. tell me specific site for that..?adware remover

Zango, limewire %26 kazza

www.kazaa.com

www.limewirenetwork.com

http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2006/11/zango.sht...

I want to download Viruses, Trojens, spyware etc. tell me specific site for that..?antivirus protection

Anywhere, but do you really wanna do that?!
Install your copy of windows without running the updates, turn off your antivirus and firewall, and go to hackers sites or navigate through the internet!.
i cannot tell you where to get that sorry! just turn your security off and your firewall you'll find it soon enough

Is frostwire full of viruses like limewire?

I'm trying frostwire cause it dosen't give me problems like limewire, but they're like one in the same. Same set up and everything.

Is frostwire full of viruses like limewire?adware

yea frostwire is the samecode from limewire. Both are on the gnutella network meaning they have the same files on there . What you search for in frostwire is da same ud find in limewire

Does google earth have viruses?

twice now, while browsing in google earth, the screen would stop responding and lines would show up all across the screen and you can't get out of it and the computer freezes up

should i delete it?

Does google earth have viruses?agv

No, that's just because too much random access memory (RAM) is being used up, because Google Earth is a HUGE program. It is not a virus. Google Earth just uses so much power, your computer may be incapapabe of running the program (for a little bit).

You may have an older version of the program, too.

Does google earth have viruses?antivirus software

I doubt it has viruses it just sounds like maybe the app is a bit buggy and unstable.

Try downloading the latest version of the software and then re-installing it on the machine. It could be that Google has fixed the bug or that a file may have gotten corrupted since you initially installed the software.
No it's not a virus, just your computer resources or the internet connection. It's a very big program.

Can Mac computers get viruses?

Yes - but there are very few viruses for Mac, and the systems are built on a secure foundation so they have a hard time spreading.

Can Mac computers get viruses?anti virus protection

yes it is possible but mac is not as popular as windows so theres not as many . but with vista not being popular people are going back to xp or getting mac leopard and so leopard is becoming popular so there may be more viruses coming

Can Mac computers get viruses?antivirus

NOPE. had one for 11 years and never got one.
Of course in my theory any thing that can have internet access if vulnerable even cell phones Macs can get viruses but not near the number of windows PC

I have spywhere and viruses!!! uggg?

How do I get them off with out going to the puter store. I have been looking on line and cant seem to figure it out can someone please help!!!!

I have spywhere and viruses!!! uggg?anti virus scan

Try the things below, then reboot.

Removing spyware wont fix everything, so do the things below as well as the suggestions from the others.

First try to clear your cache. Many browser problems can be fixed by deleting your cookies, and clearing your IE cache.

close all IE browser windows, then open only one, and from the menu, select:

Tools, Internet Options,

in the pop up dialog box, select:

Delete Cookies, OK,

Then in the same dialog box:

click Delete Files,

and check the box that says " delete all offline content", OK

Your hard disk will spin for a bit ( 20 to 40 sec) depending on the size of your cache.

Dont worry about that deleting files message, it is just old web pages you visited, nothing worth saving.

Go back to the same dialog box, and select:

Settings,

On the dialog box for this, change the amout of disk space to use to 30MB. Somtimes, this value is set way too high.

Also on this dialog box be sure that the check box for:

Check for newer versions of stored pages,

Every visit to the page.

Does anyone know whether viruses are living of non living?

i think they are both but can someone prove me right or wrong

like what makes it seem living and what makes it nonliving

Does anyone know whether viruses are living of non living?anti virus software

Viruses are considered non-living, because they don't meet all the qualifications needed to be considered living. I don't remember which ones they don't meet, but I know most scientists say they aren't living.

Does anyone know whether viruses are living of non living?aurora

Non-living. They cannot reproduce on their own is the biggest one, can't remember the others though.
A virus is an entity that consists of protein and nucleic acids. Nucleic acids are the familiar RNA and DNA and carry and transmit the genetic code. The protein in viruses consists usually of a surrounding coat as well as several to many enzymes. Viruses do not contain metabolic machinery for converting substrates into energy and material. They rely upon living cells that they invade.

Viruses become attached to the membrane of a host cell and then inject their nucleic acids (RNA or DNA) into the host cell's genome. The viral nucleic acids as well as occaisionally viral protein then conspire to hijack the host cell's DNA and instruct it to code for viral nuclei acids and protein.

In this way the virus is replicated. The cell may be damaged by this activity by either host defenses or the fact that the normal cellular functions are interrupted.

Some feel that because viruses lack the internal metabolic machinery they fall somewhat short of complete life.

What is the best place to get free music and no viruses?

limewire.com messed up my computer and I had to completely start over (had to rebuild my computer), so now I want to know where is the best place for free, no virus downloading music.

What is the best place to get free music and no viruses?anti virus

Radio!

What is the best place to get free music and no viruses?auto protect

Checkout these official ipod tutorials if you own an ipod

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?...

http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/...

Be sure to have a descent spyware and virus program or you can scan online free in multiple sources. Make sure you know about safety because many peer to peer networks have viruses. The link below has many resources including free antiviruses.

http://www.download.com/3120-20_4-0.html...

Top P2P programs in order of popularity

1) eDonkey / Overnethttp://compnetworking.about.com/gi/dynam...

eDonkey/Overnet is a state-of-the-art P2P file sharing software system. Especially popular in Europe, the two P2P networks eDonkey and Overnet combined support a large base of users and files. The eDonkey P2P client connects to both networks; the Overnet client is being merged into future releases of eDonkey. eDonkey runs on Windows, Linux and Macintosh computers. The free version of eDonkey contains embedded advertising but none of the dreaded "spyware" found in some free file sharing software.

Does xtube give you viruses?

ive been logging on a lot, but now i stopped and deleted my account cause i had too much of it already. what are the chances of it infecting my computer? i have a firewall, but my antivirus software is outdated %26gt;%26lt;

Does xtube give you viruses?antispyware

how do you delete an account?! i really want to delete my account

Does xtube give you viruses?best antivirus software

just update your antivirus or get avg free from www.download.com.yes there is a good chance of infection but if you have update security you should be ok

How do you disable viruses protection and than to enable them again?

Type msconfig in run find the program and check it and then retstart and then do the same thing after restart.

What are the worse viruses you can get....?

and what is a trojan horse? what can it do to your computer?

What are the worse viruses you can get....?antivirus downloads

Worms And Trojan Horses

A Worm is a small piece of software that uses computer networks and security holes to replicate itself. A copy of the worm scans the network for another machine that has a specific security hole. It copies itself to the new machine using the security hole, and then starts replicating from there, as well. The term worm was coined by John Brunner, a science fiction writer, in his 1975 novel Shockwave Rider. The hero, a talented programmer, created self-replicating computer programs that tunneled their way through a worldwide network.

A Trojan Horse is simply a malicious computer program that damages your computer system upon installation. The program claims to do one thing, such as pretending to be a game, but instead do something else when you run them. Some nasty Trojans will actually attempt to erase your hard drive. They were originally named after the historic Trojan horse used by the Greeks to conquer Troy because the first Trojan horse programs pretended to be innocent games or applications. Trojan horses have no way to replicate themselves automatically.

What are the worse viruses you can get....?cafe racer

Yes, trajon horse is one of the worst. You insatll a standard antivirus soft ware such as Norton, AVG , Avast ( free antivirus software and Ad-aware, Ewido ( free spyware removers). You can download free softwares at

http://fixit.in/antivirus.html and http://fixit.in/spywareremover.html
what are the worse viruses you can get....?
Kornikova is the one we are always worried about at work...
TROJAN HORSE..is the worst..This is the most common and worse virus. This virus can do alot of harm on your computer esp to your files, This is a backdoor virus that corrupt files on you computer. When you activate a file that is affected by this virus for ex. it would more liekly corrupt this file.