Yes, unless of course your computer is already infected. For more info on how Viruses are dealt with through Rootsweb go to http://helpdesk.rootsweb.com/virus.html This link will explain how a virus can NOT be spread to your computer from Rootsweb.com mailing lists. (Might want to save the link for future reference also..) Maureen List Mom -----Original Message----- From: Jean H. Wright [mailto:jhwright@frontiernet.net] Sent: Monday, September 24, 2001 5:15 PM To: AL-CENSUS-LOOKUP-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [AL-CEN] Virus ? I have been advised not to open any attachments as they may contain this horrible virus that is floating around. Am I safe in opening the AL Census Lookups?