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Are unopened .exe files dangerous?
Received a phone call from microsoft today. Well not really microsoft, but they were telling me my computer was infected, and so on. Trying to get me to download some questionable software. I was mindlessly going along with his instructions, and clicked the "about us" page on the website he directed me to. It prompted a download for a .exe file, which I deleted after.
Just wondering if I should be worried about any potential damage... thanks.
3 Answers
- Yoi_55Lv 79 years agoFavorite Answer
If you just downloaded and saved the file, it will not execute. But, some sites will automatically download and install (usually through ActiveX...IE users beware) software onto your computer without your knowledge. I would run a full scan with your antivirus just to be sure.
- Anonymous9 years ago
Unless the company has something to do with something you have on your computer (Parts, windows etc.) you should never take it seriously. I'm 99% sure that .exe file is a virus as it just randomly popped up and wanting you to download it.
Don't download it.
- 9 years ago
I'd suggest running a scan from a reputable antivirus/antispyware such as Avast, ESET or MalwareBytes.
If this was at work I greatly suggest you also inform your internal IT if you have it.
If you downloaded it but never ran it, you shouldn't have a problem but its better to be safe than sorry.
Source(s): CompTIA Tech
