Question

When performing actions between your computer and one that is infected with a virus which can you do that will have no risk of your computer becoming infected?

Answer 1

To avoid risk of a computer virus infection, do not establish any digital connection with the infected computer. This includes not sharing media, not connecting to the same network, and not opening any emails or documents from the infected machine.

Step-by-step explanation:

When interacting with a computer that is infected with a virus, the only way to have no risk of your own computer becoming infected is to not establish any kind of digital connection. Unlike the physical world where a microbiologist would suggest washing hands to prevent the spread of microbes, in the digital world, the equivalent would be to avoid sharing any media, not to connect to the same network, and to refrain from opening any emails or documents from the infected machine. A virus cannot infect your computer if there is no form of connection, just as microbes cannot make you sick if they do not make contact with you.

Answer 2

It's important to keep your computer's anti-virus software up to date. Do not include an infected computer within your network sharing protocol as this increases the chances that yours will get infected via network. Next is always scan drives especially removable ones before you access them via your computer. Keeping an active and updated antivirus software is key.