If I were to download an infected file, can I safely download it, then scan it before getting the virus? I only have to actually open/preview the file to get the virus, right?
2006-08-30 07:55:15 · 3 answers · asked by Bob Charlie 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
limewire gives you the option to carry on or stop download
2006-08-30 08:06:19 · answer #1 · answered by ziggy0909 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lime wire is a no no, never use as you get nothing for free except viruses, Trojan's and worms.
I can't understand why you would want to download anything you believe to have a virus?????
Now to answer your question it depends on what virus it is, not all viruses need you to do anything for them to infect your computer, so i would forget the download and leave it where it is.
Also you need up to date anti-virus software and firewall to keep safe. I would suggest uninstalling lime-wire it's more trouble than it's worth.
2006-08-30 15:11:24 · answer #2 · answered by sicknote50 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you won't get it just from downloading. Something has to physically run with infected code to harm your system.
2006-08-30 14:58:06 · answer #3 · answered by Ken H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋