I just read that computer viruses are mostly called Win32. It came simmering hot that some of my computer programs have Win32 in the name.
Although these have never done anything conspicuous and the virus scanner has never been pimped, but now I have the worry that I have downloaded several virus programs.
While I researched the Internet (YouTube or something) before downloading it, I did so in the name of e.g. MCEdit or Minecraft Note Block Studio Win32 discovered.
Everyone behaved normally. I do not know much about computers and therefore need someone to tell me if I need to worry.
Please tell me that I do not have to worry.
Which virus scanner do you use?
If the signatures are up to date and he finds nothing → first do not panic. Then everything seems to be alright.
A virus scanner not only looks at the file name and then says something like "Ah, firefox.exe - I know that, which only makes good things" but analyzes much deeper.
Oh, that's cute. Win32 is synonymous in "viruses" designations of the AV manufacturers only a general reference to the operating system under which they are executable, nothing more.
So no danger, just so that the computer recognizes it?
Win32 is not a virus and hardly a virus will call itself that (…)
Win32 is just a name that stands for "Windows 32 bit" not more…
No. ONLY to know that it is a malware for Windows. As you know, that is a VW Passat from Volkswagen.
G Data
It performs well in tests, so do not worry.
Thank you for the numerous answers.
You just saved my day.
Malware?
Is not dangerous
OMG. Malware = Malicious Software. Generic term for viruses, trojan. Horses, ransomware, etc.
That means I'm supposed to be told that it's for 32 bits or how?
Of course, malware is dangerous. That's why you do not want to have one.
Malware is bad, I want to know if I have to worry
Do you read what I write to you? Read again! The manufacturers of virus scanners give the pests NAMES. If there's a Win32 in the name, you know that it is a pest for WINDOWS.
Of course, even normal programs for WINDOWS carry a Win32 in the name or have appropriate folder names for their locations.
So quickly delete it or leave it, because the others say it's not bad. MCEdit-32Bit-Win32.exe for example
Oh my God. NO! You do not have to delete anything. Why do not you read what I write you?
I understood if program officially known and just normal program then not dangerous. This is probably because MCEdit accesses the Minecraft memory
Thank you for being so patient
Sorry I mistyped is of course helpful
Thank you
It really does not make sense. Explaining the details seems to overwhelm you. You have to react when your virus scanner tells you something. But even then it is usually too late for a deletion. Malware is far more sophisticated than you can imagine. If she is already active with you, it means save data and reinstall system.
I really do not want to fool you. I just want to know if I need to be scared and if Win32 programs are ALWAYS MALWARE.
Win32 is not a virus and hardly a virus will call itself that (…)
Win32 is just a name that stands for "Windows 32 bit" not more…
is not windows in itself a virus, who calls more and more home with each new version. LOL
I have written:
Of course, even normal programs for WINDOWS carry a Win32 in the name or have appropriate folder names for their locations.
What do you do not understand? Win32 refers to programs for Windows. Whether they are harmless or dangerous does not matter. It just means they're for WINDOWS, damn it!
Thank you! I wanted to know that. I'm sorry if I provoked you. You've just calmed me down, is actually my parent's PC. They would have torn my head off.
Yes it is… Linux4Ever
Guess, most of the four will be executable in 32 bits, as they get a bigger range…
Because 32-bit programs can also be executed on 64-bit programs. That It makes sense to release the fours for 32 bits so that both types of system can be attacked.
If you want to be safe from fours you can look at Linux, it's not as complicated as it looks… Just give it a try!
Win32 is the 32-bit API of Windows.
The manufacturers of AV software mark the target platform / API, which has nothing else to do with the virus. As well as e.g. Troj (aner) and similar generic strings are used for classification.
