im downloading a zip file..
2007-02-14 22:10:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
I dont belive a zip file can have a virus itself. However, an executable file or something contained IN the zip file may. Make sure to right-click on the extracted files and scan with your antivirus software before opening the files contained within the ZIp file.
Think of a ZIp file as a container. I'd watch out for .exe files and software installers packages within the ZIp file.
2007-02-14 22:20:38 · answer #1 · answered by Timothy L 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Any downloaded file can have a virus in it. That is why it is important to have a good anti virus software to scan with before opening up the file. I use the anti virus program by PCTools. They are not free, but they are one of the best.
2007-02-14 22:15:55 · answer #2 · answered by celticwarrior7758 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes and ISO files do you know on Limewire when you click on one of them files there is 100% virus in them and that gets on your computer when you open the file
2007-02-14 22:16:48 · answer #3 · answered by briefcase 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, scan them before downloading if you don't know the person or source sending them.
Ron
2007-02-14 22:14:26 · answer #4 · answered by Ron75 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First use Norton to scan the zip files..........
if it is a setup.exe file then you cant scan until u install it to system...
if setup.exe files have virus, then its you and your antivirus's skill to remove it........
2007-02-14 23:48:17 · answer #5 · answered by KillingJoke 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes why not.
2007-02-14 22:42:36 · answer #6 · answered by M.M.B.J Mawella 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋