Is this a virus.. 1001-answers.com

Question

someone just sent me a link ina question i asked and it sent me to a site xp antivirus or something like that.. i didn't download it but is this a virus

Answer 1

it will attack your registry

Answer 2

There are too many people abusing the system and sending others to malicious sites, the names of which change frequently but the malware program is still there.

It's not a virus as such, it's a malicious codec and many are getting caught with it by foolishly accepting the bad advice given.

Many of us strive to help others and make the internet a safer place and it really does make me sick to find others posting this garbage.

Answer 3

yahoo answers is going down by some unknown people.never download somehing like that...

Answer 4

I agree with the previous poster, this question has to be in the top 25 of all repeat questions.  It's a nasty program and it seems that anytime I answer it with instructions on how to remove it I get a thumbs down.  I have since started to not answer them anymore, I wish you and your friend the best of luck and it's by no means a good thing to have.  It's a very corruptive program that seems to be spreading like wild fire.  Remember, no TRUE anti-virus would EVER advertise on pop-up windows.

Take care and I wish you both the best of luck,

Chad

Answer 5

Someone just sent me the same link. Start reporting them. It is against community guidelines to post that stuff.  

Answer 6

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...

xp antivirus is not a virus but is a rogue program.

Answer 7

yes- stay away from it and those links!!

Answer 8

never download anthing you havn't seen a pc mag or website first