Tony Nixon wrote:
>
> Sorry for the OT and more virus stuff.
>
> I received some email the other day and all I did was single click a
> message and as soon as focus shifted to it, some sort of exe program
> executed, and I'm pretty sure i have a worm or virus or something
> although the latest VET doesn't report it. All I saw as a window open
> and close so quickly that I couldn't make out what it was.
>
> Can anyone tell me how to stop things like this happening with
> Microsofts mail program? I looked through the options etc. but can't see
> how to make my mail just readable - not executable as it pleases.


Yes, delete M$ IE and install netscape like
any sensible internet user. :o)
-Roman

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