what will actually get rid of a virus
2007-09-18 15:47:10 · 11 answers · asked by Realist 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
it depends on the scanner .. some trialware will not remove stuff it will just tell u that u have it so u buy the application ... there are free ones tho i wouldnt pay for nuthin .. try avast ..
2007-09-18 15:50:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It depends on how your anti-virus software is set up - a good anti-virus program, properly set up should delete/quarantine/clean the viruses that it is effective against.
However it also depends on the virus, some are pretty difficult to remove once identified, and may require special manual removal steps on your part. In those cases you need to do some internet research to find out the steps to take - which vary depending on the virus, operating system, etc.
2007-09-18 16:10:38 · answer #2 · answered by Sp II Guzzi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the settings of the anti virus software.
Bets thing to do is read the help.
Most will scan only scan and delete, scan and quarantine etc.
It just depends on the software.
2007-09-18 15:51:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A scan does just that, it scans for viruses.
When it's done scanning, and it finds any viruses, it should ask you what to do next, quarantine, fix, or delete them.
2007-09-18 16:06:56 · answer #4 · answered by centsless 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVG and SuperAntiSpyware. But remember that even if you've cleaned this one out, Microsoft Windows is still vulnerable! * Make sure you always run up-to-date anti-virus and anti-spyware programs. * Always install all Microsoft security updates as soon as they come out. * Ensure you have a properly configured firewall. * Never use Internet Explorer (use Firefox instead) or MSN Messenger (Use GAIM or Trillian). * Never download anything you don't understand. * Never click on any ad banners. * Never use any "P2P" file sharing programs. * Consider the upgrade to Linux or Mac OS X to be free of adware / spyware / trojans
2016-05-18 01:46:46 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it just tells you, however there are virus systems that remove them too. But a scan just scans.
2007-09-18 15:56:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on how you setup your antivirus. if you setup your antivirus to just show you the scan result after a scan, it won't remove the virus but you can manually remove them. you can also configure your antivirus to automatically remove infected files/viruses if it founds one in your system.
2007-09-18 15:51:54 · answer #7 · answered by techTalks 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Scanning just identifies viruses;-{ then give you options.
Usually you can remove or isolate them.
2007-09-18 15:53:02 · answer #8 · answered by Robert S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is the antivirus is a free edition,it will scan n help u get rid of it.
2007-09-18 19:22:12 · answer #9 · answered by zahrin_surie 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Scan -- to look at carefully, scrutinise, measure, read.......get the idea ?
2007-09-18 15:53:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋