How to Check Files for Viruses

by on 03/05/2010 in Online Security Tools, Security

If you actively use peer to peer programs, you should check the files you downloaded to ensure they are free of viruses before installing.

VirusTotal is a service that analyzes suspicious files and facilitates the quick detection of viruses, worms, trojans, and all kinds of malware detected by antivirus engines.

Details:

  • Free, independent service
  • Use of multiple antivirus engines
  • Real-time automatic updates of virus signatures
  • Detailed results from each antivirus engine
  • Real time global statistics

Virus Total

VirusTotal has been awarded by the American edition of PC World Magazine, one of the 100 best products of year 2007 in the Security Web Site category.

VirusTotal is not substitute any antivirus software installed in a PC, as it only scans individual files on demand. It does not offer permanent protection for the user’s system either.

Checking your downloaded files will keep your system safe and free from any viruses!

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8 Responses to “How to Check Files for Viruses”

  1. Andrew@BloggingGuide

    Mar 8th, 2010

    Thanks for this recommendation! If its recommended by you, I know it can be trusted.

    • Frank Jovine

      Mar 8th, 2010

      It’s recommended and a popular resource for checking files for viruses.

  2. Ching Ya

    Mar 10th, 2010

    You are my go-to when it comes to virus detection tool recommendations, Frank. I was at the Google pagerank calculation post but got dragged in with this tempting title. Save it to my bookmark, there’s never too much to have an extra scanning before saving the file. Thanks for the heads up! :-) RT-ed!

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    • Frank Jovine

      Mar 10th, 2010

      Ching,

      I appreciate the kind words and I look forward to sharing and informing everyone on the latest news about security.

  3. Aussie blogger

    Mar 10th, 2010

    Always a good idea to check all files before downloading. Will check out VirusTotal.

  4. Parking Services

    Mar 15th, 2010

    1 of the best 100 online products is something to shout about! Good work.

    • Frank Jovine

      Mar 15th, 2010

      It’s an excellent online service that can prevent bigger issues that come from infected files.

  5. Muzik Dinle

    Mar 16th, 2010

    Always a good idea to check all files before downloading. Will check out VirusTotal.