Homework Help: computers

Posted by Shila on Monday, June 2, 2008 at 10:27pm.

What is a computer virus ?

I know that it is something that is not good for your computer and they have anti-virus software but not sure of a good way to define what it means any help would be great thanks ?

computers - SraJMcGin, Monday, June 2, 2008 at 11:36pm
Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. Here's a good definition by Wikipedia:

1. http://www.aresearchguide.com/12biblio.html

2. http://plus.aol.com/aol/reference/computer-vir/computer_virus

It is definitely a BAD thing! Hopefully you'll have a virus protection program.
computers - MattsRiceBowl, Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at 12:24pm
A virus is actually a program that attaches itself on your computer and starts spreading into other programs or sending itself throughout the network. There are many different kinds of viruses and they're generally destructive.

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