My sisters computer got a virus ,apparently it was sent from me!!! But my computer is fine. & i havent sent her anything in the past 2weeks either.My Question is... Was it possible for my computer to send her a virus even though my computer is fine & as i said "havent sent her anything in a while' ! im hoping it wasnt me!!lol
2007-09-06 15:32:56 · 6 answers · asked by paddlepop 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
yes i use pc-cillion & it scanes my computer everyday ,No other of my contacts have gotten a virus...Anyhow how did she think it came from me?
thankx
2007-09-06 16:23:33 · update #1
Nope it wasn't you if you've checked your comptuer. Have her get avast or AVG.
2007-09-06 15:38:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Some viruses and worms attack by going into someones e-mails and then send the worm or virus to all of the people in your address book.
Remember to update your firewall and antivirus program; things that EVERY dsl and cable user should have.
You can go to www.pcpitstop.com and also do a free scan to check what is up with your computer. It will show you the files and you do a search for the files and erase them.
Young people are EXTREMELY naive about their identity like Myspace, and virus' and worms. Good luck.
2007-09-06 22:38:54 · answer #2 · answered by Ice4444 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you sure you don't have a virus? It's possible that your computer has one and its function is to send out the virus to all in your address book. This is how it spreads itself.
2007-09-06 22:37:52 · answer #3 · answered by david80 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would clean both computers...If you have a trojan/virus...yes it could send to her....
***Clean up spyware...Download...Update..And run the following....***
Adaware
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal:_Antispyware_Scanners#Ad-Aware
Spybot Search and Destroy
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal:_Antispyware_Scanners#Spybot_Search_.26_Destroy
AVG antispyware (formerly ewindo)
http://free.grisoft.com/softw/70free/setup/avgas-setup-7.5.1.43.exe
***Do an online virus scan with one of the following...***
Windows Live Safety Center
http://safety.live.com/
Panda ActiveScan
http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan.htm
F-Secure's Online Scanner
http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/ols.shtml
Pc-Cillin (Trend Micro Housecall)
http://housecall.antivirus.com/housecall/start_pcc.asp
***So how did I get infected in the first place? ***
http://www.castlecops.com/t7736-So_how_did_I_get_infected_in_the_first_place.html
2007-09-06 22:40:13 · answer #4 · answered by a_cup_vt2003 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes,if you have a virus it may be sending out e-mails to your address book with viruses in them. Then again, someone with your name in their address book may be sending out viruses with your name on them.
Best thing I can recommed is to update your antivirus software and run a virus scan.
2007-09-06 22:36:51 · answer #5 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
eh?
2007-09-06 22:37:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋