Checking files from internet for a virus.

[Guest]

How do I scan files that I have downloaded off the internet to make sure that they are virus free. I have saved the files onto a floppy. I am new at the internet so would be greatful to hear feedback from experienced users. Ta

 

[Joseph Meehan]

Get some virus protection software. I use AVG.

Sorry this is the MS Access (the database program) newsgroup. Try
annexcafe.general.user2user newsgroup for more information.


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Joseph E. Meehan

26 + 6 = 1 It's Irish Math

How do I scan files that I have downloaded off the internet to make sure

that they are virus free. I have saved the files onto a floppy. I am new
at the internet so would be greatful to hear feedback from experienced
users. Ta

 

[Cheryl Fischer]

And, do check here for info on protecting your computer from other kinds of
security problems:

http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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Cheryl Fischer
Law/Sys Associates
Houston, TX

How do I scan files that I have downloaded off the internet to make sure

that they are virus free. I have saved the files onto a floppy. I am new
at the internet so would be greatful to hear feedback from experienced
users. Ta

 

[Gene K]

If you have your anti-virus program updated and activated when you download
these files, they are scanned at that time. Why would you want to scan them
again [although you can]?

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Gene K

How do I scan files that I have downloaded off the internet to make sure

that they are virus free. I have saved the files onto a floppy. I am new
at the internet so would be greatful to hear feedback from experienced
users. Ta