Thursday, October 22, 2009

If two computers are on the same network can they still spread viruses if they are never online toge

I just asked this question but I rushed it and forgot to include some key details.



I will have two computers connected to the same router(same wireless network?)Both computers have file sharing disabled and remote access disabled. One has a virus and one is completely clean. If both computers are never online at the same time can the virus infested computer infect the clean computer? I understand how it could on a LAN but is this still the same concept even though it is connected through a router with no files shared on either computer? Please explain either way. Thanks a lot. Sorry for the duplicate question!!



If two computers are on the same network can they still spread viruses if they are never online together? Pt2?liveupdate



I can't help but to disagree with cel. I kind of have the same problem at home. One of my computers has a virus and the other one is clean, also i have exactly the same setup up you do. The computers cannot spread the virus to one another even though they are connected to the same router. the only way a virus can be spread would be if any files were shared between the two computers.



If two computers are on the same network can they still spread viruses if they are never online together? Pt2?nortin



Your answer is yes and no. No if you don't access the other computer. Yes if you do access the other computer.

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