ok so this is my senario:
my aunt has like a bunch of CD's
most of them have music from limewire
if i rip the cd's onto my BRAND new computer, will i get a virus?
[[thanks for your time]]
2007-12-24 03:54:57 · 14 answers · asked by Maria f 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Hi,
just scan the whole CD first with "AVG" which will find anything wrong with the tracks. hope this helps you.
link http://free.grisoft.com/
2007-12-24 03:58:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the files on the cd had virusis in them then yes
but since your aunts computer isnt dead im assuming its safe
ive download hundreds of songs from limewire and have never gotten a virus also for part of the time i didnt have a virus blocker
but theres still a change someone will put one in a file
i always preview the song before its done downloading to make sure its the right thing before its finished downloading
although you can still get a virus from that
2007-12-24 11:59:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be possible, I suppose.
If the CDs have a file that's infected with a virus, then I suppose there is a possiblilty that you can get it.
I'd suggest that you run a virus and a spyware scan after you put the music on your computer.
Good luck and I hope I helped!
2007-12-24 11:59:15 · answer #3 · answered by Jamie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there is a virus on the CDs, you may get it onto your computer, yes.
2007-12-24 12:02:06 · answer #4 · answered by Valerie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is really not likely if it is a good quality song i have limewire and i have downloaded thousands of songs and i have never had a virus make sure you have a virus protection programme so you can scan the song for viruses and it will check if it is safe. hope you found my answer useful!
2007-12-24 11:58:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she did not have it, after downloading it and playing it, no you won't. She has sort of tested it for you.
But yours is new. Install a virus protection from AVG. It is free. It is always a good idea to have a virus check with anything you borrow.
2007-12-24 12:00:08 · answer #6 · answered by Nightrider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible that the songs may contain a virus . . . why don't you scan it for viruses before loading the songs on your computer? MP3 files can be infected with viruses.
2007-12-24 12:00:11 · answer #7 · answered by Bob T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-12-24 11:58:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
possible, depending on the virus, but chances of getting a virus are pretty slim
2007-12-24 11:58:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not if the songs are in audio format (like a regular cd) or in .mp3 format.
If they are in .wma format, they could have a virus attached.
2007-12-24 11:58:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋