Suppose I decide to download a piece of software or file or anything which has not got a certificate, from the internet, can I run a test on it to find out if it is safe to run ?
2006-09-01 23:17:13 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Update your antivirus and download the software - instead of selecting the run option, save it to disk and scan the software before opening the executable. A good virus scan program should catch any viruses.
2006-09-01 23:27:41 · answer #1 · answered by Rather Notsay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most antiviruses will enable you to do this. However, just because a program is not, or does not contain, a virus does not mean that it is safe to run. Any program will slow down your computer slightly because it takes up system resources. Some utility programs can damage your computer if used wrongly, as can a program that written by someone who doesn't really know what they are doing. If it's not from a trusted source then don't run it.
2006-09-02 06:35:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do this on every peice of software i download....simply right click>use your anti-virus and scan the selected file
however,your question is a tad harder,one answer is that yhe file should be ok as your anti-virus should pick it up if it is infected,i use a program called avast 4.7 which will scan every page you visit while on the web so it should let you know if the software is infected,also the program is free
you can download avast 4.7 from http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html,and remember to register(free) within 60 days
good luck
2006-09-02 15:46:34 · answer #3 · answered by brianthesnail123 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good anti-virus program will stop a virus dead if you try to download a file and there is a virus. I have McAfee and I just start the download. McAfee has stopped several over the year and warned me of a virus.
2006-09-02 06:28:32 · answer #4 · answered by Seikilos 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi,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:
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Best Wishes && Good Luck!
2006-09-02 07:09:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If You install the German [free] AntiVir it scans your PC for safe items all the while. Brian Cox
2006-09-02 06:39:10 · answer #6 · answered by beegeecee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-02 12:00:11 · answer #7 · answered by clever dick 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes if your anti virus has selective scanning, just choose the file to scan and it should tell you if it contains anything harm full
2006-09-02 06:24:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
install anti virus.. avg
scans everything u download
maybe ure thinking of mal/spyware
run spybpt and adaware, get from majorgeeks.com
2006-09-02 06:22:02 · answer #9 · answered by yeah well 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes as long as your security has this function...Norton does
2006-09-02 09:11:14 · answer #10 · answered by FLOYD 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋