In a message dated 3/30/2008 12:25:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time, gen-comp-tips-request@rootsweb.com writes: > > At the end is an attachment called (installer6.exe). > My question, is this legit? I can't recall ever > getting an update as an attachment. I don't want to > click the download, just in case it is a virus. > > Any suggestions as to how to verify this? > > Thanks for all your help. You guys and gals are the > greatest! > > Shirley > Shirley I would NEVER download a microsoft update based on an e-mail. It is to easy to click on your windows update in your browser, at least if you use IE, and it takes you direct to microsoft. The site then scans your machine to determine what you need and you can chose to download the ones you want. This is all based on the assumption you have not set your browser to automatically download all microsoft updates. I would NEVER do that either. There are some I chose not to download. I am very parnoid about urls sent to me unsolicited for me to use for downloads If in fact it is genuine you have lost nothing by going to the microsoft site on your own and checked for the download. Just took you an extra step or 2. The same holds true when I get e-mails suppposodly from my bank, sometimes I have never heard of the bank, or from my credit card company, maybe I have that. I NEVER click on an enclosed url. I go to the site and search it on my own. Sorry for being windy but this is something that we all can avoid by taking a few careful steps. Doug Burnett Satellite Beach FL ************** Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15& ncid=aolhom00030000000001)