EVERYONE should have an updated anti-virus program with the most recent definition file. The anti-virus program must be configured to screen downloaded email and attachments. Without an updated anti-virus program, a new HTML embedded virus, W32/[email protected], could possibly infect your computer without your knowledge just by downloading an email message, particularly if Microsoft email programs are being used. Following websites discusses how to protect your Microsoft email program. Article about the problem that Outlook Express people face Email + IE = Flaw http://antivirus.about.com/compute/antivirus/library/weekly/aa040201a.htm Article about how to tighten IE/OE defenses Email Help Center http://antivirus.about.com/compute/antivirus/library/blemail.htm Links on general internet safety measures Free Prevention Center http://antivirus.about.com/compute/antivirus/library/blprevent.htm Regards, Jim Young