2007-01-21 16:49:33 · 3 answers · asked by Meghan 3 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Games & Gear
Before downloading the file....try scanning the file with a viral protection software...but don't open the file til that's done....
2007-01-21 16:54:43 · answer #1 · answered by Rmprrmbouncer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not if you download the program itself, but if you download a compressed .rar file from an unsecure place (some websites or file-sharing programs) then you might get viruses. In any case it would be a good idea what was said before: check every downloaded file with an antivirus.
2007-01-22 07:53:56 · answer #2 · answered by The Knight 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Winrar is a popular piece of software,
Many "free" downloading sites contain spyware and malware. However, on Winrar's homepage is free of viruses, malware, and spyware. Here it can be downloaded safetly.
http://www.rarlab.com/
2007-01-22 00:59:07 · answer #3 · answered by Watch Mayedastudios on Youtube 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋