Hi gang, Well, I knew this was going to happen as I'm leaving on a research trip for the week in eight hours :-( First of all, the virus does not come from a RootsWeb mailing list. Attachments are not allowed on RootsWeb mailing lists. See http://helpdesk.rootsweb.com/announce.html#virus for more information. Also, PLEASE don't open attachments unless you expect to receive an specific attachment from someone in particular! Again, PLEASE don't open attachments unless you expect to receive one! One more time...well, you get the idea. The particulars on the virus that Alma is talking about can be found here: http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/[email protected] http://vil.mcafee.com/dispVirus.asp?virus_k=99069& Please take heed of this information and avoid opening attachments, even from people, friends, or relatives you know, unless you are expecting to receive an attachment. Thanks, Mark Williamson ARJACKSO listkeeper [email protected]