Reference number: CH000896
Is this file infected with spyware, virus, or
other malware?
Question:
Is this file infected with spyware, virus, or other malware?
Answer:
Computer spyware,
viruses, and other
malware can infect a computer
through several different types of files, however are often infected
through executable files
and/or scripts. If you're
concerned about a file being infected with a computer virus make
sure an antivirus scanner is running on the computer. If there is a
virus, spyware, or other malware it should be detected when the file
is executed or during the next full virus or spyware scan.
Alternatively you can also often check single files to determine
if they're infected in Windows by right-clicking the file and choose
the option to scan the file.
Because many viruses can infect almost any executable file or
other files it would be impossible for Computer Hope to tell any
user if a particular file has been infected over e-mail. If you're
concerned about a file being infected simply make sure to run an
antivirus and spyware scan on your computer.
- A listing of antivirus protection programs including free
versions can be found on document
CH000514.
- We also suggest Windows users have one or more spyware
protection programs running on their computer. We suggest
downloading one of the programs listed under the removal
programs section on document CH000578.
Additional information:
- Additional information about removing a virus can be found
on document CH000931.
- See our malware,
spyware, and
virus dictionary definition
for additional information about each of these terms.
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