is it ok to look at videos, what is the risk of getting a virus or something if you just watch it but not download
2007-03-27 16:05:02 · 12 answers · asked by bestbritishguy 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
all I want to watch is the catherine tate comic relief ones
2007-03-27 16:11:51 · update #1
Youtube is completely reliable since you are only viewing streaming videos and not downloading anything to your computer. Being such a large corporation, there is seemingly no way to obtain a virus from youtube in anyway unless perhaps a comment for a video has a questionable link
2007-03-27 16:11:17 · answer #1 · answered by Joe L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people post things that have pop-us to other sites. ANd then those sites can have bad scripts that install spyware. But those types of things are blocked with IE 7 or IE 6 with service pack 2 installed. As long as your browser is set to block-pop ups and not allow all cookies, then youtube is safe.
2007-03-27 16:13:37 · answer #2 · answered by timmytude 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
youtube is safe, you wont get a virus from watching a video on there
2007-03-27 16:12:38 · answer #3 · answered by me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's safe to stream videos, not like downloading.
2007-03-27 16:08:20 · answer #4 · answered by Miss Metro 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is possible for a trojan to attack your pc just from viewing a video, but I havent ran into any problems with you tube yet......Just last week I was watching videos on Ebaumsworld and got a virus.....I have been going to that site for 2 years and never had that happen, but it is possible.....
2007-03-27 16:10:50 · answer #5 · answered by Vincent 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Correct. Be more worried about some of the stupid videos they have on there.
2007-03-27 16:07:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's pretty safe!
2007-03-27 16:07:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be sure to wash your hands first.
2007-03-27 16:07:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
youtube is safe.
2007-03-27 16:12:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
10000000000000000000% safe
2007-03-27 16:13:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋