2007-01-15 11:45:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Definitely. Files with EXE extensions are the preferred method for malwares to get into your PC. Always scan these files with an antivirus scanner before doing anything.
2007-01-15 12:05:30 · answer #1 · answered by Ted B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You should only download .exe files that YOU have REQUESTED. If any unsolicited .exe files come in your email, avoid them like the plague!!
2007-01-15 19:54:54 · answer #2 · answered by Acadia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES!
exe's are THE MOST DANGEROUS FILE TYPE you can open.
exe means "executable," which is basically a program. MANY viruses / spyware / malware come in .exe format.
2007-01-15 19:53:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, because downloading these files from net may damage your PC with Viruses
2007-01-16 03:11:09 · answer #4 · answered by Varun Kaul 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
.EXE are Executible Files.
You download one from a trusted site then fine.
You download one from an unknown site or you receive an email from a stranger and you download it, you can expect a HELL LOT OF A TROUBLE!
2007-01-15 20:08:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
pretty much file can lead to becoming infected even a picture or movie if the hacker chooses to exploit it and you dont patch yourself.
2007-01-15 20:06:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DUH! Yeah. But, as long as you don't mind having a little spyware, adware, trojans, worms, viri < ---latin here, etc., you should be ok. Oh, yeah, if not booting your computer at all is a problem, you should avoid downloading from any site that you don't know.
2007-01-15 19:52:17 · answer #7 · answered by Kokopelli 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not if you know what you are doing, and I assume you dont.
2007-01-15 20:00:19 · answer #8 · answered by jt114881 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ALWAYS SCAN THEM FOR VIRUSES BEFORE YOU OPEN THEM!
2007-01-15 20:02:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋