Definition: Computer Virus


A computer program with the characteristic feature of being able to generate copies of itself, and thereby spreading. It is usually known as a dangerous program which is able to perform some harmful tasks.




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Read Verify

A data accuracy check performed by having the disk read data to the controller, which in turn checks for errors but does not pass the data on to the system.

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