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Hello,
once I have removed viruses from my computer and they stay in the virus vault of the anti-virus programs could I resuse these viruses?If the file is sent for example,would it still be a virus?
I have never tried or heard of anyone being able to use a virus after it is detected and quarantined by anti-virus software. If I were going to try, I would first try to view the code of the virus and copy it. If you are just wanting to prank someone (that is the only reason I am even giving you this advice) go to youtube and put in computer pranks in the search. They have all kinds of stuff. Some good and some bad. There is one where you write a little batch file and when someone clicks on it the computer shuts down.
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Keith Davis
Expertise
Advice on how to avoid viruses and spyware. Suggestions on what software to run to avoid viruses and spyware. Identification of spyware, trojans, or virus infections. Overall system security.
Experience
As a PC tech, removing and identifying many viruses and trojans from customer's PCs.
Education/Credentials
4 classes short of a Networking degree.
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