How do I check?

Question

How do I check If my computer has a virus?

Answer 1

Run a virus check.
~xerocs

Answer 2

Use an antivirus program. If you already have one loaded update its definitions. If you don't even if you install an antivirus program it may not find it. For free antivirus try Avast home edition. I'm using it right now.

To be sure you don't already have a virus, scan your computer from another computer on the network or from a CD.
No 2nd computer try this, http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/download.html

FYI Macs are not virus safe. They are just safer than an unprotected pc.

It contains an antivirus that will run from the cd and scan your hard drive for viruses. If you need more help just contact me.

Answer 3

Try running a virus check. http://www.bitdefender.com

Click on the Scan Now button on the lower left hand side of your screen. It is relatively good software and it's FREE! :)

You might also try investing in an anti-virus client such as Norton Antivirus. You just need the antivirus software, not the security suites.

You may also try http://housecall.trendmicro.com

Hope this helps!

Answer 4

The easiest way is to run a virus scan. There are SOOOOOOO many programs out there for this, the best one being AVG antivirus. The program is free to download, and I'll give yo uthe link to get it. Run that through and it will scan your entire computer. While you're at it, you may want to download Windows Defender. Its a spyware scanner from Microsoft, and it's also free.

Answer 5

Nortons AntiVirus http://www.symantec.com/home_homeoffice/products/virus_protection/nav2006/index.html
Norton AntiVirus from Symantec. Enjoy the security of automatic protection against viruses, malicious ActiveX controls and Java applets, and other dangerous code. Norton AntiVirus 2000 for Windows 95/98/2000/NT protects you while you're surfing the Internet or getting information from floppy disks, CDs, or a network. It also automatically scans incoming attachments in the most popular email programs.
Supports: Win98/ME/NT/2K/XP/Mac

Mcafee http://download.mcafee.com/eval/evaluate2.asp
The threat of virus infection is now greater than ever! The need to protect your PC has become vital as there are now more than 50,000 computer viruses, and there are 250 new ones each month. Protect yourself with the McAfee VirusScan. It ensures that your PC is safe and functioning.
Supports: Win95/98/ME/NT4//2K/XP/Mac
Also Note: Mcafee and Drsolomns are now owned by the same company. Drsolomns is no longer available for new users however updates still available for current users at http://download.mcafee.com/updates/4xa.asp
IMPORTANT: When you get to this site you may notice that it refers to VirusScan. This update is not only for VirusScan, It also works with Dr Solomon's.

AVG http://www.grisoft.com/doc/1
With AVG, you will get the high-end software solution for reliable protection against the threat of computer viruses. This software product is equipped with revolutionary technologies like Virus Stalker and Active Modular Core.
Supports: Win95/98/ME/NT/2K/XP

BitDefender (AVX) http://www.bitdefender.com/site/home/
It can detect more than 48,000 computer viruses and it disinfects in all archived formats, assuring data and program integrity using the CRC control technique for detecting infected files.
Supports: Win95/98/ME/NT/2K/XP

Answer 6

install a anti-virus software and run the application. u can also download windows defender from microsoft.com and it will tell u if there is any problem with ur computer

Answer 7

u will have to install a virus removal software such as Nortn Antivirus or NOD32
also u can install spyware and adware removing tools such as AD-AWARE and Spybot search and destroy

Answer 8

first of all, you will be noticing problems with your system, like being slow or freezing or losing files ...
you will need to get an updated anti-virus to know

Answer 9

use ur anitivius software if you have 1 on pc if not you can download antivirus software then scan pc with it

Answer 10

Get a Mac(^_^)(^_^)(^_^)