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Old August 13th, 2005
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Im just wondering can you get a virus from downloading movies since they run off windows media player? If so theres got to be a way to find out before getting this virus I really want to make a dvd and dont want to risk getting a virus.
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See these points:
1. What you should know about WMA & WMV Files

2. Movie download issues

3. Learn to use Bitzi web lookup: How to use Bitzi Web Lookup ...

4. WARNING: Viruses on network you should be aware of!
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ok well there is no bizki info, its 431.1 mb, I just wanna know how can I make sure that It doesnt ***** up my comp with viruses.
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I am not aware of avi or mpg/mpeg files having viruses unless they have a hidden extension or something. wmv I might be concerned about.

If you have an anti-virus program with up to date definitons & you scan all your downlds then your should be safe.
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