Is there any software that can scan a zip file and detect virus before you open it? I know that virus infections can enter your computer via zip lock files. Can anyone tell me a program that can scan a zip file and detect virus before opening it?

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Phillip.Mcnamara

Is there any software that can scan a zip file and detect virus before you open it?
I know that virus infections can enter your computer via zip lock files. Can anyone tell me a program that can scan a zip file and detect virus before opening it?

asked on 10th Jun 2011 | 2 Answers | Answer It!

sajeesh

answered on 1st Jun 2011 | |

There are many softwares, one that comes to my mind is Sophos, you can it from this link http://www.sophos.com/products/enterprise/endpoint/index3.html

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edwardjohns
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answered on 4th Jun 2012 | |

You may preview/check/open/read/scan/export/repair .zip files due to

http://www.zip.fixtoolbox.com

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