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i. There are a few ways to check if a PDF has a virus.
Use a virus scanner. A virus scanner is a software program that can scan files for viruses. There are many different virus scanners available, both free and paid. Some popular virus scanners include Norton AntiVirus, McAfee AntiVirus, and Avast AntiVirus.
Check the file's properties. You can check the file's properties to see if it has been modified. If the file has been modified, it is more likely to contain a virus.
Look for suspicious activity. If you open a PDF file and it starts to behave strangely, such as opening new windows or displaying pop-up ads, it is possible that the file contains a virus.
Only open PDF files from trusted sources. The best way to avoid opening a PDF file with a virus is to only open files from trusted sources. This means opening files from websites that you know are safe, or from people that you know and trust.
If you are still unsure whether or not a PDF file is safe, you can always save the file to your computer and scan it with a virus scanner before opening it.

ii. Here are some ways to scan a PDF for virus:
Use a virus scanner. A virus scanner is a software program that can scan files for viruses. There are many different virus scanners available, both free and paid. Some popular virus scanners include Norton AntiVirus, McAfee AntiVirus, and Avast AntiVirus.

To scan a PDF file with a virus scanner, open the file in the virus scanner. The virus scanner will then scan the file for viruses. If the virus scanner finds any viruses, it will remove them from the file.

Use an online virus scanner. There are a number of online virus scanners that can scan files for viruses. To use an online virus scanner, upload the PDF file to the scanner's website. The scanner will then scan the file for viruses and report any findings.

Use a PDF viewer that has a built-in virus scanner. Some PDF viewers have built-in virus scanners. To use a built-in virus scanner, open the PDF file in the viewer. The viewer will then scan the file for viruses. If the viewer finds any viruses, it will remove them from the file.

Check the file's properties. You can check the file's properties to see if it has been modified. If the file has been modified, it is more likely to contain a virus. To check the file's properties, right-click on the file and select "Properties." In the Properties dialog box, click on the "Details" tab. The "Details" tab will show you the file's properties, including the file's creation date, modification date, and file size.

Look for suspicious activity. If you open a PDF file and it starts to behave strangely, such as opening new windows or displaying pop-up ads, it is possible that the file contains a virus. If you see any suspicious activity, close the file immediately and scan your computer with a virus scanner.

Only open PDF files from trusted sources. The best way to avoid opening a PDF file with a virus is to only open files from trusted sources. This means opening files from websites that you know are safe, or from people that you know and trust.

By following these tips, you can help to protect yourself from viruses that may be hidden in PDF files.

iii. To remove a trojan virus from a PDF file, you can follow these steps:
Use a virus scanner. A virus scanner is a software program that can scan files for viruses. There are many different virus scanners available, both free and paid.
To scan a PDF file with a virus scanner, open the file in the virus scanner. The virus scanner will then scan the file for viruses. If the virus scanner finds any viruses, it will remove them from the file.
Use an online virus scanner. There are a number of online virus scanners that can scan files for viruses. To use an online virus scanner, upload the PDF file to the scanner's website. The scanner will then scan the file for viruses and report any findings.

Use a PDF viewer that has a built-in virus scanner. Some PDF viewers have built-in virus scanners. To use a built-in virus scanner, open the PDF file in the viewer. The viewer will then scan the file for viruses. If the viewer finds any viruses, it will remove them from the file.

Check the file's properties. You can check the file's properties to see if it has been modified. If the file has been modified, it is more likely to contain a virus. To check the file's properties, right-click on the file and select "Properties." In the Properties dialog box, click on the "Details" tab. The "Details" tab will show you the file's properties, including the file's creation date, modification date, and file size.

Look for suspicious activity. If you open a PDF file and it starts to behave strangely, such as opening new windows or displaying pop-up ads, it is possible that the file contains a virus.

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