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This article is from the Computer Virus for New Users FAQ, by Nick tanstaafl@pobox.com with numerous contributions by others.

1. What is a computer virus?

A computer virus is a program designed to spread itself by first infecting
executable files or the system areas of hard and floppy disks and then
making copies of itself. Viruses usually operate without the knowledge or
desire of the computer user.

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