Most files are safe to download. However, some files may be malicious or contain a virus. This article will show you how to tell if the file your saving is going to crash your computer.
1First, look at the site. And think "Is this a secure site"? Only download the file if you really trust the site.Ad
2Next, look at the file extension. Avoid programs with extensions like these: exe, pif, bat, doc, scr.
3Than think "Did the download pop-up appear, without asking me?" If it did, than the site may be forcing you to download the file. If the pop-up keeps coming up, even if you hit X than the site can not be trusted. If you just can't exit than click Ctrl-Shift-Del this will bring up Task manager, highlight the site than click "End Task" it will close the window.
- McAfee site adviser can help you, by marking a red shield if the website is unsafe.
- Check to be sure the website has a secure connection if it's secure it will mostly begin with a https instead of a http look up in the address bar to find out.
4Always scan files with a up - to date virus scanner always before opening them.
5If you can't Uninstall the file, than the file may be a scam file.
- Know that not all files you can't uninstall are unsafe.
6Make sure that the download files on the site are legal.
7Don't download files on download hosting websites. The website may have certain files that aren't safe.
8Check what the size of the file is. If the file is too big don't save it. Or if the file is too small don't save it either,
- The reason you shouldn't download too big or too small files, is because It will clog up all your disk space. Than your computer will get all messed up.
- Also check if the file your downloading isn't trying to block your search engine, or making changes to your computer. This may be a file that looks like a real file that helps your computer, but it's really just trying to hack your computer.
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