I have two pcs sharing the same internet connection via the same wireless router. Is it possible that my other pc be infected with a virus from my other pc?
2007-03-18 03:24:17 · 4 answers · asked by blueflamek1 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
not if ur firewall blocks it.....ur firewall should block anything NASTY from leaving a pc....and also from getting into a pc
if u do not have a firewall
yes u can become infected
http://www.ewido.net/en/
http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/ols.shtml
here are 2 free online scan that are excellent..try these if u are infected or if u just want to make sure
2007-03-18 03:32:09 · answer #1 · answered by iam_betterthenu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it certainly seems plausible cause if ur sending files which may be inadvertently infected with viruses/if ur sharing files, especially system files.
Try to run a scan with a good anti-virus(like AVG) on both the PCs to check for any threats or viruses.
2007-03-18 03:29:39 · answer #2 · answered by Nishaant 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the second PC is a Mac or it's running Linux, then no, not likely. If it's got Windows, chances are pretty good that it's already infected.
2007-03-18 03:33:09 · answer #3 · answered by nospamcwt 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with NK although soon AVG will no longer be free. Try using avast! to check for viruses, it is free and works well. Unfortunately firewalls are not perfect.
2007-03-18 03:33:57 · answer #4 · answered by mom of 2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋