I would like to response to this. If you think that you have the Happy99 virus there is more that you have to do if you have opened the file than just delete it. If it has not been opened you can delete the exe file no problems. If you have opened it please go to the following web site and it will tell you what to do it clean it from your system: http://www.iipnetwk.org/KillHappy99Virus.htm I recieved this address yesterday from one of the other maillist that I am on about how to fight the porno e-mails. It is a list of many of the providers and who to contact when someone sends you an unwanted e-mail: http://www.iipnetwk.org/KillHappy99Virus.htm At 02:09 PM 9/6/99 -0600, Ronald K Myatt wrote: >Hi, > > > >We are also on the list it would be my guess that someone has the happy 99 >virus in their computer. I think it is a terrible thing that people dream up >such garbage. What a waste of talent that could be used to do good. > >If anyone has opened an email attachment with a beautiful fireworks display >chances are their computer has the virus. This particular virus although not >destructive to data, sends the first 50 names on your email list an invitation >to visit adult sites. > >To see if it has been opened in your computer go to Start, then to Find, next >to files and folders. Type in "Happy 99" in the 'named' box, "my computer" in >the 'look' in box and click on 'find now'. If the file is active, the location >in your computer will be displayed. Go to that file and delete it. > >Do not open it or look at it!!!! >Delete it and empty your trash to make sure it is gone. Last week I found a >computer with the virus in three different files. > >I also recommend purchasing a virus scanning program like Norton Utilities or >Macafee, both are excellent, but nothing can ever prevent all virus invasions. > >Also do not open attachments to email if you are uncertain as to their origin >or content. > >Ron Myatt > >[email protected] wrote: > >> I have luckily avoided getting porno-related materials sent to my e-mail >> but since I joined this mailing list, I get them all the time! >> How is that? Is somone on the Bryant mailing list giving our e-mails to >> someone >> So bummed out. Who ever is responsible is a big fat LAME-OOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!! >> >> Molly Bryant >> >> ==== BRYANT Mailing List ==== >> Please see the ROOTSWEB Acceptable Use Policy at: >> http://www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/aup.html >> >> ============================== >> Support free genealogy on the Internet! Join RootsWeb.com today! > > > > >==== BRYANT Mailing List ==== >Please see the ROOTSWEB Acceptable Use Policy at: >http://www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/aup.html > >============================== >Search the Social Security Death Index online for FREE! >http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/ >The most powerful SSDI search engine on the Internet! > > >