A file which, when run, decompresses part of itself into one or more new files. It is common to store and transmit groups of files in a self-extracting file to conserve both disk space and transmission time.
A file which, when executed, decompresses part of itself into one or more new files. Files are usually compressed to conserve disk space and transmission time. An anti-virus program cannot scan compressed files unless the compressed files are first extracted and then scanned.
A file that, when run, extracts itself. Most files transferred across the Internet are compressed to save disk space and lower transfer times. The self-extracting program can extract a virus or Trojan Horse. These types of viruses can be effective since the scanning of compressed files is a rather new technique used by most leading antivirus package. You cannot get a virus by just downloading a self-extracting file. You must run it. Always scan new files before using them.
A self-extracting file decompresses part of itself into one or more parts when executed. Software authors and others often use this file type to transmit files and software via the Internet since the compressed files conserve disk space and reduce download time. Some anti-virus products may not search self-extracting file components. To scan these components, you must first extract the files and then scan them.
A file that, when run, extracts itself. Most files transferred across the Internet are compressed to save disk space and reduce transfer times. A self-extracting program can extract a virus or Trojan horse, which can be difficult to catch because scanning compressed files is a relatively new virus detection technique. You cannot get a virus by just downloading a self-extracting file, so always scan new files before you run them.