Thanks Denise I checked this out at: <http://antivirus.about.com/compute/antivirus/sitesearch.htm> and below is what was said. Navidad Aliases: Feliz Navidad Type: Worm Systems Affected: Windows 32-bit systems Payload: Bug in virus code can render executables incapable of launching ITW: Yes Origin: Description: Navidad is a worm that arrives as an email attachment named Navidad.exe. There's a bug in the worm that causes other executables not to run. It copies itself to the Windows\System directory as WINSVRC.VXD. However, it registers itself in the system incorrectly, using the name WINSVRC.EXE After infection, if you attempt to launch an application, you'll get the following error message: Windows cannot find WINSVRC.VXD This application is needed for opening files of type "Application" Please keep the above URL for your own information and when you get a virus notice in email you can check to see if it's real or just another hoax. Best, Cuz Sandi