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Spyware / AdWare - [Resolved] Hidden viruses in a program? posted in the Security & Safety forums; Originally Posted by madmatt2006 If it is a downloaded program from a P2P program most likely is a virus with in the files. Alright, thanks, I guess. But, could I ...

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Originally Posted by madmatt2006
If it is a downloaded program from a P2P program most likely is a virus with in the files.
Alright, thanks, I guess.



But, could I get my question answered? How would I check?

EDIT : Some guy was telling me something about this, although it make 0 sense to me.

Something about experience in reverse engineering and file encrypters/packers.

Also he said I was able to use a virtual computer. (?)



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The best way is to avoid downloading anything dubious at all.

But you can choose to use virtual computer software though, for testing purposes. A virtual computer software allows you to run an operating system inside another one. Whatever you do in this virtual operating system won't affect your real one. You can take advantage of this to do several things. You can safely browse the internet. Get infected with viruses? No worry. Just reset the virtual machine, and you're good to go. Your real computer isn't affected in the least. The possible things to do with a virtual computer is endless...
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Thanks Chiaz. I hope this really works. >__<;


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You're welcome.


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Sorry, one more question, regarding VMware :

When it asks for my Windows XP product code, should I enter my legit one? Or does it matter? >_>


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Well technically speaking a code that does work will do...

But I strongly suggest that you enter a legitimate code. You can hold off activation for q30 days, long enough for you to try out various programs within the period...



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