Viruse's and XP network?

[natebo]

Just a quick question, if you had gotten a virus, could it spread through your entire network? I am speaking in terms of, I would be the primary user on the internet, my parents would basically only log on to check mail and surf a little. The network would not be used in the sense of sharing files and what not. But all four would have the capabilities...

thanx in advance!

[EzyStvy]

If the pc's are connected to the same router/switch or directly to each other then YES. There are all sorts of viruses that spread through networks.

[natebo]

So, they can go by themselves, with no help from me, just by opening the attachment or whatever?

[glc]

Yep.