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 Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 9:07 pm Post subject: How do you check the legit format of a file? |
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I read somewhere that files can mask themselves as something harmless (.text), but actually be an .exe
Is there any way to check what type of file it really is?
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enable the option that lets you see the extension, then read it.
then have fun running virus.txt.exe.
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| Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 9:36 pm Post subject: |
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| slovach wrote: | enable the option that lets you see the extension, then read it.
then have fun running virus.txt.exe. |
How do you go abouts doing that?
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| Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 9:38 pm Post subject: |
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Go to any folder > tools > Folder options > View > un-tick "Hide extesions for known file types"
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| Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 9:42 pm Post subject: |
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So the file ended up being a legit .avi
And I scanned it, didn't find anything bad.
Are there any other precautions I should take before opening it?
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| Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 9:47 pm Post subject: |
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is it porn? 
Nah, Just make sure u make a system restore before opening any file u dont trust.
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If your worried about a file corrupting your computer, just don't open it.
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| Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 9:56 pm Post subject: |
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| cal17 wrote: | is it porn?
Nah, Just make sure u make a system restore before opening any file u dont trust. |
No, it's not porn. It's a movie.
Not something popular like The Dark Knight for example; something that millions of defenseless kids download every day.
It's an off-the-wall sundance flick.
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| Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 6:58 am Post subject: |
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| You can't put a virus in a .avi. Well, there was an exploit but it was patched. As long as its not *.avi.exe, you're fine.
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| Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 9:58 am Post subject: |
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| I hate how it's default in explorer for it to "Hide extensions for known file types". I also hate that you have to hit alt to drop-down the menu (by default). In my opinion, mainstream operating systems (ie. Windows) are going in entirely the wrong direction. Discuss.
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| Karakawe wrote: | | I hate how it's default in explorer for it to "Hide extensions for known file types". I also hate that you have to hit alt to drop-down the menu (by default). In my opinion, mainstream operating systems (ie. Windows) are going in entirely the wrong direction. Discuss. |
I think the fact that google gave me nothing, and I had to ask here is a problem.
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| Karakawe wrote: | | I hate how it's default in explorer for it to "Hide extensions for known file types". I also hate that you have to hit alt to drop-down the menu (by default). In my opinion, mainstream operating systems (ie. Windows) are going in entirely the wrong direction. Discuss. |
Windows is following in the footsteps of Macintosh.
Protecting the average end user from complex and dangerous things like file extension!
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| rapion124 wrote: | | You can't put a virus in a .avi. Well, there was an exploit but it was patched. As long as its not *.avi.exe, you're fine. |
You are horribly wrong. It is possible to attach a virus into just about any file.
Just a correction so people won't think that .avi files can't contain viruses.
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