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Question by Tigger
Submitted on 2/17/2004
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Where do computer viruses come from?

Answer by Anoynomous
Submitted on 4/10/2004
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Computer Virus' Do NOT come from Websites. To distinctively get a Virus into your computer, you must OPEN the File. In this case, it does not come from a Site. Virus' come from opening emails, downloads, ect.

Answer by Bryan
Submitted on 11/18/2004
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Viruses are very easy to make. They can be created by someone with alomst no computer skills. Viruses can be created by going to certain websites, opening unknown e-mails, downloading games or other things from websites. When someone opens a unkown e-mail, it instantly send sthat virus to the previous pople that you have e-mailed, a virus is just about a never ending chain.

Answer by f u
Submitted on 6/13/2005
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were did viruses come from

Answer by target
Submitted on 8/23/2005
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Answer by Drud
Submitted on 10/12/2005
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Virus can absolutely come from the web without knowingly opening a file. When you open websites that utilize java or vb scripting - theses files can easily compromise your computer and do things that you are completely unaware of... you do not have to click and open anything to get a virus...

Answer by shahar
Submitted on 1/17/2006
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internet,storage media

Answer by BRIT
Submitted on 2/8/2006
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i love Devon

Answer by k dog
Submitted on 4/4/2006
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Can viruses come from AIM?

Answer by conspiracy
Submitted on 6/21/2007
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wrap your pc in tin foil this way you wont get any wireless viruses

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