Can installing Sims 2 on a new laptop make it catch viruses?

Ok, in my country not so many shops sell the original ones. Most of them sell the pirated ones for like $2 per CD. So, my friend has a laptop and he said he don't install sims on the laptop because he says most pirated CDs are full of viruses. Is that true? My CD is also pirated...

Can installing Sims 2 on a new laptop make it catch viruses?symatec

i would just get the Sims2 for PlayStation 2 (if available)

its easier then on the computer and you dont have to worry about viruses

Can installing Sims 2 on a new laptop make it catch viruses?vista

AVG is not so good. try avast.
only some pirated cd`s are infected....u can run (not install) it in ur laptop and scan for viruses b4 u do anything..
it could be u would have to install it and see
There is always that possibility. The cracking/illegal gaming community is notorious for including some backdoor of profit that nay provide some form of income.
Yup
Yes
Get an anti-virus program like NOD32, Norton and Grisoft and scan the CD before installing.