If I backup the info on my computer, will I also be backing up any viruses?

I think my computer has a virus, so if I backup the info on it, will I pick up the virus too on the backup, only to reinstall it on my new computer?

If I backup the info on my computer, will I also be backing up any viruses?systemworks

Yes. Depending on what the virus has infected and what you are backing up.

If you are planning on formatting your computer then absolutely back up your important files... but do not bring them back onto the cleaned computer until you have a proper security suite (antivirus, firewall, antispyware, etc) installed from a RELIABLE vendor (like McAfee or Norton) that is properly configured and COMPLETELY up to date.

Then you can let the security program scan the files and attempt to clean them if that is possible before bringing them back onto the machine.

If you have programs then you do not need to back them up as you should have their installation cds or you can always redownload them again assuming you ensure you have proper security this time.

I would also recommend you ensure that you run windows updates until everything is completely up to date, rebooting and going back to the site until everything is up to date and then ensure it stays that way.

Good Luck

If I backup the info on my computer, will I also be backing up any viruses?windows

Yes you would you need to go to pc doctor and have it fixed and scanned or go to a tech and have him store what it is you need to store
yes when u backup ur data which is infected by some virus the virus also come with ur data

its better u scan ur data with good antivirus soft ands backup
offcourse.if ur pc is infecetd, backing up ur data will retain the viruses in ur pc.