i got bt package with norton antivirus its never found one. how do i know its working / installed correctly and where can a get a friendly virus to check its working
2007-01-03 06:28:19 · 13 answers · asked by grum 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
downloaded virus from eicar & norton picked it up andgot rid of it striaght away, im happy now i know its working
2007-01-03 07:00:38 · update #1
Google Eicar and go to their website.They have harmless viruses that test your program.Let us know if it worked.Good luck.
2007-01-03 06:36:44 · answer #1 · answered by Me! 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Silliest think I ever heard. Don't try to fix it if it isn't broke. Quite a few viruses escape Nortons and Mcafee you might get a virus that will do more damage than good when you go around looking for one. I hope the computer didn't cost much for you to go on such a fools quest.
2007-01-03 06:50:25 · answer #2 · answered by postmasterfsx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To reduce the risk of getting a virus go to
www.download.com and download FREE Mcafee Site Advisor
2007-01-03 07:44:17 · answer #3 · answered by D G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most virus are spread through IE. IE is not a safe browser. you should use a more secure browser to protect your PC from virus.
i recommand you to use firefox with Google toolbar. firefox can block any any popup and disable any virus and adware, spyware on webpage, so, firefox is much safer than IE browser. as you know, most of virus spread throught internet and webpage.
besides, firefox is much smaller than IE, so it run faster than IE.
download firefox for free, Just have a try:
http://www.toolforyou.net/firefox/
Good Luck, Merry Xmas !!!
2007-01-03 18:00:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will alert you when you have a virus. But antivirus software is only as good as the updates.
2007-01-03 06:30:13 · answer #5 · answered by Shawn H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An easy way is to just use google and search free mp3s and click on any russian site or a site that has .ru instead of .com, alot of russian sites contain viruses
2007-01-03 06:36:41 · answer #6 · answered by ilickbadgers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow iv never seen any 1 who wants 2 get a vires but this might tak a wile but find one of those CONGAGOLATIONS YOUV WONE $10000000000 DOLERS!!!!!!! things on the inter net there everyware
from the coolest student pilot alive jimmy b
2007-01-03 06:55:05 · answer #7 · answered by Jimmy B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say its a good thing no virus's or anythings been found, keep norton up todate and do full scans
2007-01-03 06:44:42 · answer #8 · answered by great one 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can get a computer virus from programs that are on your computer, you can also get a computer virus from downloading music or anything that is not protected by copyright.
2007-01-03 06:36:39 · answer #9 · answered by Brittany G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is lots of info on norton's site you should read it
2007-01-03 06:42:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋