| | I was just wondering, have any of you heard that if you leave your computer on too long, it's easier for viruses to get in? One of my friends mentioned it, but it didn;t seem to make much sense. And I leave my computer on a LOT, so...  |
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I agree!To get a virus someone has to really put it there and they can only really do that if you have the internet running or someone actually manually puts it into your computer by going to your house.If you leave your computer on longer then it won't really make you get viruses. But if you leave your internet connection running for a long time then there is more change that you will rec... read more.
I do not know, I leave my computer on over night and day and now everytime I try to do something it kicks me off the computer and restarts it I dont know if thats something wrong with the computer or is it a virus ?
Basically, it's not about leaving your computer on. It's about leaving your internet connection on. And yes, in some cases it's true that if you leave your internet connection on for too long your computer is more prone to viruses, spywares, adwards, and stuff of those sort. And it also depends the way you use your computer. I mean the software you install. Software that run in your background (like Kazaa) will have more probability of acquiring a virus than a computer without one. Post a reply if you need more explanation. Hope this helped.
Yes, thanks, it makes more sense now. And M67, you're not really supposed to leave your computer on that long, it's bad for it. That's probably why it's having problems. You should try running a virus scan anyway, and maybe use hibernate(if you're using Windows XP) instead of leaving it on.
That's is an interesting question and although I wouldn't be able to answer it 100% I would think that it is extremely unlikely as viruses "get in" through activity on the internet. You would have to actively be doing something on the internet, thus retrieving data for a virus to get onto your system. Although if you have spyware running, the spyware may also allow viruses in as they connect to servers at particular times or in particular intervals. The easiest way to prevent it would be to disconnect from the web or enable a firewall that lets nothing in or nothing out of your system when you are not active on the computer itself. Would anybody else here agree with me?
Yes, thanks, it makes more sense now.
hehe, i suggest u should install a firewall.
coz it can reject and stop the spywares attect ur friend computer.. Yup, its not how long your connected to the net that matters .. it's HOW your connected & WHAT programs your using to connect that create the security problem. re: QUOTE The easiest way to prevent it would be to disconnect from the web or enable a firewall that lets nothing in or nothing out of your system when you are not active on the computer itself. Would anybody else here agree with me? This is entirely accurate. One of the best ways to protect your self is a firewall + (plus) actively scanning antivirus software. Even better is a hardware firewall Plus a software firewall Plus a anti-virus program. If anyone needs quick links for software firewalls (some free) you can check out the "links" page at my website. Also, DON"T use software that been proven to have security "leaks"/vulnerabilities,,etc....Like IE , Kazza (& other file sharing proggies) IMs & others. Also.. scan ALL downloads BEFORE you click on them-ALWAYS. Never.. click on e-mail attachments before scanning with antiv-rus programs first. Hope this helps  RGPHNX
QUOTE(elusive-shadows @ Jun 23 2005, 05:47 AM) I was just wondering, have any of you heard that if you leave your computer on too long, it's easier for viruses to get in? One of my friends mentioned it, but it didn;t seem to make much sense. And I leave my computer on a LOT, so...  Leaving your computer doesn't mean virus will come next... It depends, virus and computer user is not semilar like cats and mouse. Maybe is just so happen that when your friend leave his/her computer virus was executed, but it is not the reason because he/she leave it open. maybe the virus was there for a long time and just waiting until it's trigger point was reached and executed the command. There are many times I leave my own and yet no virus was in when I was out... Maybe one of the trigger point of some virus is when you leave the computer and no activity was detected. it could be one of many... anyway, what's the name of that virus?
Any time your computer is left on for a long period of time, and as long as it's plugged into the Internet, there is always a chance for a hacker to exploit it. It doesn't necessarily matter how much security or firewalls you add, all computers are vulnerable to a certain extent. No computer is ever 100% completely safe, and that's my point. Turning it off when you are gone for a period of time would be a good idea, and it would save a lot of power and money.
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I agree!
To get a virus someone has to really put it there and they can only really do that if you have the internet running or someone actually manually puts it into your computer by going to your house. If you leave your computer on longer then it won't really make you get viruses. But if you leave your internet connection running for a long time then there is more change that you will receive a virus as the person that is trying to put the virus on your computer will have more time. QUOTE(Furor @ Jun 22 2005, 09:55 PM) Basically, it's not about leaving your computer on. It's about leaving your internet connection on. And yes, in some cases it's true that if you leave your internet connection on for too long your computer is more prone to viruses, spywares, adwards, and stuff of those sort. And it also depends the way you use your computer. I mean the software you install. Software that run in your background (like Kazaa) will have more probability of acquiring a virus than a computer without one. Post a reply if you need more explanation. Hope this helped.
Heres some gayass virus.....
My doom is one worse virus in world so don't let it get in your comp your u will be *BLEEP*ed use anti-virus program or bult your own or use a comp or u can just get new harddrive or something or reforum your comp cuz it destorys yoour comp really fast so whatch out for it
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Virus all suck but there are kill them and i have kill many virus useing anti virus norton and some other some stuff i think u guys sould make your own firewall and anti virus cuz my friend did and he comp cant be hacke di like wow thats awnsome man i wish i had something like that cuz then no chould hack em HAHAH QUOTE(elusive-shadows @ Jun 22 2005, 05:21 PM) Yes, thanks, it makes more sense now. And M67, you're not really supposed to leave your computer on that long, it's bad for it. That's probably why it's having problems. You should try running a virus scan anyway, and maybe use hibernate(if you're using Windows XP) instead of leaving it on. Not true at all, it is not bad for the computer to keep it running all the time. Actually, depending on how much use your computer gets, it can be better for the computer to stay running 24/7 rather than being shut down. During the PC powerup the computer recieves the most stress to its circuitry. It is like a lightbulb, a lightbulb is most likely to burn out when it is first turned on, the reason for this is rapid heating up, from cold to hot in a matter of secconds. This rapid heating is a source of extreme stress to metals, the wireing in electronics is very fine and can break, while it is true that leaving a PC on all the time will shorten its life span, so does the simple act of turning it on. A basic rule of thumb I go by is, if you are going to be using the computer a lot every day, and it would only really get rest during the night, don't bother turning it off, or if you would be turning on and off the computer more than 3 times a day, don't bother turning it off at all.
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