Can I get a computer virus from using Kaboodle?
You cannot get a virus just by running Kaboodle, however, Kaboodle does allow you to use applications such as file-transfer and remote control, which can spread computer viruses. You can get a computer virus (or other malicious program) by running a file you have been sent, just as you can with a file sent as an e-mail attachment, or on a disk. Data files such as pictures (such as files ending in .BMP, .GIF, and .JPG), and sounds (files ending in .MID, .MP3, and .WAV) are “inert” and contain no computer program code which can be executed by the processor. As such, they can be safely viewed without concern. Program files (such as files ending in .BAT, .COM, or .EXE,) and some types of documents (such as those ending in .DOC, .VBS, and .WSH) contain code which is executed by your computer. These files can contain computer viruses. There is no 100 percent way to protect yourself against computer viruses, but here are some steps you can take to reduce the risk: • Back up your hard disk dri
