Re: Computer Viruses - How can you pick them up ???

Posted by paul on December 29, 2000 at 16:24:23 from (209.114.18.179):

In Reply to: Computer Viruses - How can you pick them up ??? posted by Country Boy on December 29, 2000 at 15:34:37:

A virus has to be a program that runs for some reason on your computer. Generally it is an attachment of some type that you have to open up. With the intigration of software, such as the newer versions of Microsoft e-mail, spreadsheets, and html applications, it is possible for some non-exe programs to hook on and form a virus in your computer. So, it's hard to say never, but most all the time a virus comes as an attachment.

I don't think you can get a virus by visiting a web site, but who knows what some high school kid will dream up next week??? :)

There are all kinds of virui (viruses?), not just e-mail ones. You must have had one that travels with e-mail, and sends out copies of itself with every e-mail sent. These are the common ones now, but there are other types. How they spread depends on how they were written, so there is no one answer.

The anti-virus program shouldn't have an effect on your internet connection.

--->Paul

Follow Ups:

Post A Followup Name: E-Mail: Subject: Re: Re: Computer Viruses - How can you pick them up ??? Comments: Optional Link URL: Link Title: Optional Image URL: Email Notification: If you check this box, email will be sent to you whenever someone replies to this message. Your email address must be entered above to receive notification. This notification will be cancelled automatically after 2 weeks.

TRACTOR PARTS	TRACTOR MANUALS

We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]