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Computers have become more vulnerable to virus threats due to the growth of the Internet, and you may unknowingly be downloading a virus while visiting a website or saving files from the Internet onto your computer. It is best to use precautions and check a download for viruses using online virus scanners even before you access the file from the Internet. You can also install anti-virus programs to protect your system against computer viruses while downloading a file or after the download has been completed.
Steps
Virus Total URL Scan
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1Visit the Virus Total Homepage.
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2Click on the "Submit a URL" tab and enter the address of the website where you are about to download the file from.Advertisement
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3Hit the "Submit URL" button. Virus Scan will check the website for viruses and let you know whether it is safe for downloading files from there or not.
Virus Total File Scan
Jotti's Malware Scan
Anti-virus Program
Community Q&A
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QuestionHow do I scan my iPad for viruses?
UK_Gamer05Community AnswerDownload any antivirus from the app store, as long as it has good reviews. Install it, and follow its instructions for use. -
QuestionHow do I check AVG antivirus for a download file?
Community AnswerIf you are trying to scan a downloaded file, look for a custom scan option, then select downloads or whatever folder/drive you downloaded it in.
Warnings
- Some programs that are designed to check a download for viruses can slow down your computer due to heavy CPU usage. Online virus scanners are a better option when you don't want to install heavy software on your computer system.⧼thumbs_response⧽
