However it *is* possible for people with certain versions of Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express to get certain viruses (eg Kakworm) from their regular e-mail (not attachments). I don't know whether RootsWeb will catch this, but I doubt it. The solution for this type of virus is to make sure your Microsoft e-mail program has been updated from their website or to use an e-mail program from another company. And/or to keep your anti virus program very current. (Mine missed it because I didn't bother to keep it updated). Most virus warnings are hoaxes. Most people now know to check a good website dealing with viruses for more information, rather than passing virus hoaxes along. Jim > Hi Joanie, > You won't get any atttachments from the > rootsweb lists as they are not allowed. They must have been with > private messages. > > Norton will catch any so called viruses, if you update it and the > programme will remind you to do that. > > Cannot say what a virus will do as I have never seen one. Just lots of > virus 'scare' messages from time to time. > > regards, > > Maureen Kuzyk. >