Not to prolong this discussion but realizing several are new to computers as I once was, here is a link for the latest data on BadtransB **including a link to download a patch** that will protect your machine if it is one of the vunerable ones. http://www.datafellows.com/v-descs/badtrs_b.shtml Long ago someone suggested I bookmark the F-Secure website, which has an easily searchable database that has helped determine whether something is a true threat or a hoax [including all those so-n-so is sick or missing and 'please forward to everyone you know'--most are just hoaxes aimed at jamming the lines]. It has been an invaluable resource in learning more about new threats such as this one. The link, and I recommend it be bookmarked to keep each computer user up-to-date, is: http://www.datafellows.com/virus-info/ Norton's virus/hoax info can be found at [& sometimes gives a little different data]: http://www.symantec.com I second keeping virus protection software up-to-date but sometimes even that's not enough........ Belinda Researching Hardister and Cooper ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cathy Cranford-Ailstock" <pastseeker@nc.rr.com> Subject: Re: [NCMONT] Fw: Virus---- Worm--- Worm She is right folks, I had have it sent to me as well today. Spent the better half of the day and night scanning my hard drives to make sure I came up clean. Update your virus protection folks before scanning for bugs/worms. <snip>