If I copy a picture off the internet, and paste it to my desktop, will I likely get a virus

Question

If I copy a picture off the internet, and paste it to my desktop, will I likely get a virus

Answer 1

i doubt that

so no.. :"D

Answer 2

If you are already in the site, you are already vulnerable to the virus (if there is one).  Right clicking your mouse and saving picture will not give you a virus.  

Answer 3

It is quite possible if the image has an embedded viral script. The best thing to do would be running the image through a place like http://www.virustotal.com before placing it on your computer. Or use a good anti-virus software with a reliable Anti-Virus 'Guard' for real time protection.

Edit: See source if you don't believe me.

Answer 4

Hi Ellis

Just verify the extension as this is what is dangerous. If it has a x*x.exe. Don't touch it.

Otherwise, it should be safe and make sure that it doesn't have a xxxx.dll extension either.

Answer 5

no, i do it alll the timee=)

Answer 6

most likely not

Answer 7

No, just right click it, and hit "set as background"

Answer 8

nope

Answer 9

Ok you will not get a virus from copy and pasting it to your desktop because your not actually copying the original file so you have no reason to worry.