What is file deleting virus?

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Deleting an infected file removes both the virus and the infected file from your computer. Unless the virus has already infected other files on your computer, deleting an infected file is the most effective way of removing the virus and ensuring that it does not spread to other files.

Can you get rid of a virus by deleting the file?

Some viruses are programmed to initiate when your computer boots up. Deleting temporary files may delete the virus. However, it is not safe to rely on this.

What is a file virus?

A file-infecting virus is a type of malware that infects executable files with the intent to cause permanent damage or make them unusable. A file-infecting virus overwrites code or inserts infected code into a executable file.

What does deleting a file means?

File deletion is the removal of a file from a computer's file system. All operating systems include commands for deleting files (rm on Unix, era in CP/M and DR-DOS, del/erase in MS-DOS/PC DOS, DR-DOS, Microsoft Windows etc.).

Which virus deletes all the files that it infects?

Explanation: Overwrite virus deletes all files that it infects.

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