How do i scan a file for viruses?

i want to scan a files for viruses before i download it,how do i do that?

How do i scan a file for viruses?free antivirus

Normally you would scan a file for a virus after you download it, but before you open it (or decompress it). If your virus software detects a virus you simply delete it, empty the recycle bin, and it's gone.

If someone is sending you a file that you're not sure about, and I know this is unlikely, use Yahoo mail and it will be scanned before it is downloaded.

How do i scan a file for viruses?internet

well first you need to have an anti-virus software, then you can right click on the file, and click scan for viruses, if you dont know where to get some software, in control panel go to security centre, and click recomendations under virus protection.