I am going to be working away for nearly 8 months and my pc will not be turned on while I am away. It is password protected to stop others in the house using it, and I was wondering if it'll be ok not being used for such a long length of time? Can viruses and stuff attack it if it's not on?
2007-02-08 05:09:16 · 18 answers · asked by paradisefound1980 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Computer is infected only when -
1. Virus (any malware program) enters in your computer and harms some files or prgm
2. Computer must be running to get infected.
If you have updated antivirus (like Norton, McAfee, TrendsMicro)
then you wont get affected in any how condition......(except worst condition)
SO DONT WORRY AND GO AWAY FOR HW MANY MNTHS AS U WANT.
-Happy Journey.
2007-02-08 05:16:38 · answer #1 · answered by n/a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure that viruses dont attack a pc just because it is turned on...
To make sure that it is not infected by any harmful virus:
1) Do not allow other people to use it while you are away (because they may use internet to visit site which are source of trojans and virus)
2) Enable a firewall or use a good antivirus program
2007-02-08 05:17:58 · answer #2 · answered by wicked_sunny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No problem, just disconnect the internet cable & unplug the mains - protects against power surges too. Like tain says, I'd password-protect the BIOS too, in case anyone decides to try to fiddle.
2007-02-08 05:26:29 · answer #3 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PCs become infected when data is being transfered on the Internet so if your computer is not turned on then it cannot be infected because it cant access the Internet.
2007-02-08 05:16:31 · answer #4 · answered by tcpip4lyfe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope, you're safe as long as it isn't powered up. I'd password protect the BIOS if I were you so that they couldn't even load the Operating System while you were gone though.
2007-02-08 05:14:43 · answer #5 · answered by tain 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have cable/dsl internet it can. Just unplug your modem from your computer, you'll be all set.
Just for your knowledge: Cable and DSL internet are always running and viruses can be sent but not activated until you turn it on. They will be "held" by your modem.
2007-02-08 05:17:46 · answer #6 · answered by Just tryin' to help 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be ok as long as the password is enabled.
2007-02-08 05:18:55 · answer #7 · answered by phil 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, nothing can happen when its off.
you could possibly be infected/hacked if its turned on but not logged in, so hide the power cable.
2007-02-08 05:11:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it can be infected. just unplug the internet cable in the back of your computer. you won't be needing the internet while you're gone. if you plug it back in when you're back, it will function normally.
i know cases, trust me.
2007-02-08 05:14:32 · answer #9 · answered by gabriella 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if its not on the computer is not running there for it is impossible to get a virius when the computer is off :)
2007-02-08 05:12:27 · answer #10 · answered by Chris 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋