Comments on: Will downloading this program give me a virus?

By: Nedra E

Nedra E — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:00:59 +0000

Macey, how can you get way into web design and not know one of the most popular, professional compression programs. Before it was called WinZip, it was called simply Zip. It is the original Zip that EVERYBODY uses.

If you download it direct from their website, or from TuCows or Download.com, you’re absolutely safe. In any case, I didn’t think TuCows or Download.com HAD any viruses downloadable. I think they scan all their download for viruses to protect visitors to their websites. So, just make sure you download it from a reputable source. In fact, you should go ahead and buy a paid copy.

Your biggest risk of viruses is from fly-by-night download websites, not from reputable websites.
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By: rusty red

rusty red — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 13:30:59 +0000

WinZip it save and very handy.
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By: Alberto R

Alberto R — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 13:17:59 +0000

no it wont give a virus i been having it about 1 year ago it still trial i dont have have to pay it. You needto have anti virus to protect your computer
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By: B M

B M — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:56:59 +0000

I have downloaded and used winzip for years…so I would say no
You can always scan the program before you install it.
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By: Maverick

Maverick — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:14:59 +0000

winzip will not give you a virus, however if the file you unzip has a virus in it you could get infected.
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