Is this going to affect your computer?

Question

Once a while, there's these things on the internet that try to get you to download softwares that are supposed to "save your computer from viruses." Well, I think these are just plans to get you to just have a virus on your computer once you download it.

I don't think these "free virus scanners" are really scanning your computer. They're just going to put a virus on your computer, right?

For example, the messages say:

"It seems like your computer is infected with viruses! DOWNLOAD OUR FREE VIRUS SCANNER NOW!"

So are these really virus scanners or are they just trying to set you up for a virus attack?

By the way, I already have a good virus scanner on my computer. I haven't downloaded any of those "free virus scanners."

Answer 1

they are all hoaxes.  never click on them.  they are loaded with spyware and trojans.

Answer 2

they just want money and customers and make them download it and give them viruses! dont trust these people they just want attention

Answer 3

Ya never ever download or click on the links that pop up on the web they are just going to download spyware. There are even ones that look like they are from windows and microsoft but they are haox's too. They usually look like a yellow triangle  

Answer 4

Yah, they're all scams and viruses... kind of ironic really.  

Answer 5

If you ARE stupid enough to fall for one of these, you deserve viruses, and to be killed.