I have a virus scanner and stuff. I just want to be sure i do not get any viruses. Ant tips or advice?? Should i run the virus scan every day? Thanks
2007-03-26 12:47:59 · 9 answers · asked by I luv me some chris breezy 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
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2007-03-26 12:48:17 · update #1
When you decide to download music, get all the songs you want, all at once, and before you open them, right click on the folder where they are stored and choose "scan for virus's" option. (Depending on the antivirus software you have)
I like to create a folder called Downloads on my C: drive, and copy everything I download there first. I scan it for virus's, then I view it (or listen) and if it is a good copy, I move it to the folder of my choice.
Hope that answers your question.
2007-03-26 12:55:08 · answer #1 · answered by teckguy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. If the file seem fishy. Per se, a mp3 file which is oddly 12 megabytes when it's only like 2 min. Or anything fishy, scan it first with a virus protection program. But these are usually outdated, or doesn't pick things up. Just use common sense on whether the file looks safe or not.
2007-03-26 12:50:59 · answer #2 · answered by korr 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
DO NOT open any .exe (executable) program files. download only music or movies, you could still possibly get a Trojan that can not be fixed by any virus scanner. This is why I don't use lime-wire anymore. My computer became very sluggish when I did. I had viruses I did not know I had till I rebuilt my system. Not to mention lime-wire is illegal........................
2007-03-26 13:04:48 · answer #3 · answered by starsky_1212 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can be sure YOU Will GET A VIRUS using Limewire
and it is illegal to download copyrighted software, Music, Video's, people are being caught out and fined heavy
read the news
2007-03-26 12:53:33 · answer #4 · answered by Carling 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only way to be sure is to scan each title with a virus scanner before you open it on your computer
2007-03-26 12:56:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
just make sure ur downloading the right stuff and look at the file size if it looks legit then it might not have a virus
2007-03-26 12:50:39 · answer #6 · answered by kingajs 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's easy. Don't use Limewire.
2007-03-26 12:55:30 · answer #7 · answered by almighty_malachi 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes run it every day and don't use limewire
2007-03-26 13:00:41 · answer #8 · answered by sangreal 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
do not use it
2007-03-26 12:51:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋