If I had a virus before I installed my firewall would the firewall allow the virus to still function?
2006-07-26 14:10:13 · 13 answers · asked by Towaway 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
get a computer expert to come to your house and fix it ask him questions and how he keeps it away its probs around 100 dollars but he totaly fixes it and its worth it hell teach you do's and don't's and you wont have any trouble again
2006-07-26 14:12:50 · answer #1 · answered by somethingcorporate<3 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the type of virus and what it's function is. For example, is it a virus that was meant to cause damage to only your computer? Or, is it a Trojan just waiting to get out onto the Internet?
I don't think the issue is will it still function. What you should do is install anti-virus software (such as AVG Anti-virus - it's free and works great - go here for AVG and more free anti-virus software - http://www.vermontpcsolutions.com/tools_anti_virus.html). Once installed update the virus definitions. The (as someone else suggested - boot into Safe Mode (to learn how go here - http://www.vermontpcsolutions.com/how_to_start_in_safe_mode.html) and run a full system virus scan on all drives.
Also, make sure your firewall is configured properly (you should be able to find out how using the documentation included with the software). If you, or anyone else needs a firewall, there is a whole list of free firewalls here - http://www.vermontpcsolutions.com/tools_firewalls.html).
Lastly, you might want to check for spyware while you are at it - and guess what - there is a whole list of free anti-spyware software here - http://www.vermontpcsolutions.com/tools_spyware.htmlhttp://www.vermontpcsolutions.com/tools_spyware.html
2006-07-26 15:01:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The firewall only protects you from something trying to get in or out. If the virus is meant to stay on your computer and cause damage the firewall will have no effect. That is why you also need to have a virus program. Try the site listed below for comparison reviews of all the major brands.
2006-07-26 14:15:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firewalls are designed to regulate incoming/outgoing internet traffic. They do not have anything to do with stopping virii. Unfortunately for you, many virii are designed to circumvent AV and firewall software. If it was already installed as you stated, do NOT log on to any sites that contain personal information which require a logon and password. If you don't have an AV program, get one. Reboot your computer into SAFE MODE before installing and running the AV program. This will ensure that most virii are not memory resident and will allow the AV program to remove the virus.
2006-07-26 14:25:56 · answer #4 · answered by Kookiemon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anti-virus software and firewalls do not fully protect your system against the majority of spyware and privacy threats. Because spyware is commonly bundled with software downloads, attached to e-mails, or transmitted through networks it can appear to be legitimate software, but once installed it can be nearly impossible to detect and remove without the help of a dedicated spyware removal.
You can download the antispyware software for free computer scan with this link : - http://noadware.sitesled.com
2006-07-26 14:15:18 · answer #5 · answered by PC Helper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh yes, although it may block information from being sent out to the internet, the virus is alive and well and may damage your system.
2006-07-26 14:13:00 · answer #6 · answered by Interested Dude 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the virus was there first, it will most likely still function.
2006-07-26 14:13:06 · answer #7 · answered by Du 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-26 14:18:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. if you have Windows XP, you should download Windows Defender.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=435bfce7-da2b-4a6a-afa4-f7f14e605a0d&displaylang=en
Its the best thing.. for Windows. Also :
Click on start - all programs - Windows Updates
that will get your computer in tip-top shape!
2006-07-26 15:32:40 · answer #9 · answered by andreko 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-14 14:34:10 · answer #10 · answered by danzey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋