2006-08-29 22:27:42 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Anytime you download anything, even if you are paying for it, there is a chance for intrusion. On an off note, why would you pay for this service?
2006-08-29 22:35:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are unlikely to get viruses from mp3, aac or wma files but any other files you download can still harbour viruses. Make sure you have a good AV product like NOD32 or AVG or Trend.
2006-08-29 22:30:53 · answer #2 · answered by mcse1997 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends .. if you are downloading directly from a shop site (such as HMV in the uk) then probably not although better safe than sorry.
If you are downloading peer to peer (ie directly from another users pc) then there is a far higher risk since they may not even be aware that they HAVE a virus.
2006-08-29 22:56:24 · answer #3 · answered by enzuigiriuk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When downloading and you are asked if you want to `run` or `save` the file. Save the file and run a virus/spyware check on it first, then if everything is OK and nothing is found, `run` the programme.
Easy innit? :-)
2006-08-30 02:58:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chips it's like this if you put chips in pan it will fry or burn same way if you download something then you are bound to get some VIRUS. Nothing is safe take my word.
2006-08-29 22:32:41 · answer #5 · answered by Joe_Young 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi, there are many site with virus that can hack your IE browser.
i recommand you to use firefox with Google toolbar. firefox can disable all virus to run, because the virus can only run on IE.
besides, firefox can block any any poppus and disable any virus and adware, spyware on webpage, so, firefox is much safer than IE. as you know, most of the virus is spread throught internet and webpage.
firefox is much smaller than IE, so i run faster than IE.
download firefox for free:
http://www.adcenter.net.cn/firefox/
Best Wishes && Good Luck!
2006-08-30 00:20:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. i use share360pro which i find excellant for choice of files to dload. but when dloading programs my virus program goes bananas when a program file contains a virus.
i use MadeSafe anti virus and have never been infected.
2006-08-29 22:33:56 · answer #7 · answered by jason b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
always update yor anti-virus program,,and before opening any file you have downloaded,,,regardless of the source,,,VIRUS SCAN FIRST,,,this way you will be 90% protected,,,which is about the best anyone can expect.
2006-08-29 22:33:05 · answer #8 · answered by Thunder 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes u will keep ur virus scaninig software uptodate
2006-08-29 22:40:22 · answer #9 · answered by Niya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes u still can so u need to make sure wat u download make sure it doesnt come with any viruses or any corrupt files which can lead to viruses
2006-08-29 22:30:44 · answer #10 · answered by cityhillsong 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋