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Scared that you might download the virus that's going to destroy your computer? Wondering whether the file you're downloading is safe or not? This could be the article that saves your computer's life. | Scared that you might download the virus that's going to destroy your computer? Wondering whether the file you're downloading is safe or not? This could be the article that saves your computer's life. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
# Assess what you're downloading. Are you downloading pornography or a warez (cracked) program? Or are you downloading an add-on to help improve your Mozilla Firefox experience? There's a much greater chance that the pornography and warez software is going to contain a virus hidden in the download. What's the file? That's your first clue. If it is illegal or suspicious looking, it's probably dangerous. | # Assess what you're downloading. Are you downloading pornography or a warez (cracked) program? Or are you downloading an add-on to help improve your Mozilla Firefox experience? There's a much greater chance that the pornography and warez software is going to contain a virus hidden in the download. What's the file? That's your first clue. If it is illegal or suspicious looking, it's probably dangerous. | ||
