Virus check

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In this guide, I'm going to tell you how to check a program for viruses BEFORE you run it. Do this with any new software you're unsure about.

  1. Download whichever file you like, but aren't sure about.

  2. Upload the file or file URL to http://www.virustotal.com/

  3. Look at the virustotal scan results. If anything suspicious shows up, delete the file and don't run it.

Simple enough, but most people don't bother to scan things, or have expired anti-virus. If you would like some high quality, free anti-virus software for Windows, I highly recommend Microsoft Security Essentials.

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Jyotika's picture

thanks for the link and

thanks for the link and recommending anti-virus :)

the mind's picture

is kaspersky gud enough?

is kaspersky gud enough?

Bruce Wayne's picture

Which is the best Anti virus?

Which is the best Anti virus??

DJ_White_Tiger_73's picture

BitDefender

BitDefender

Eri's picture

it's banned that link now :(

it's banned that link now :(

lAnonymous's picture

Xd soy el unico que habla

Xd soy el unico que habla español?

lAnonymous's picture

Xd soy el unico que habla

Xd soy el unico que habla español?

lAnonymous's picture

Xd soy el unico que habla

Xd soy el unico que habla español?