This is another good point, but unnecessary if you have your windows program updated through critical updates on Microsoft's web site. The only fear you have in this manner are Active X controls that are being used through the signature lines. If you have your system updated regularly, this is not a threat. .exe and .vbs files have to be activated (clicked on), in order to do their damage, so viewing your e-mail will not cause them to do anything. As long as a dirty diaper is closed, you aren't going to get dirty, and it is the same principle with these viruses. If you do not click on them, they cannot do any damage. This idea has often caused new computer users to avoid their e-mails altogether because they did not understand how these viruses worked, and I do not want anyone on this list to be concerned about opening their mail from this list. They are safe, just don't open attachments. Tina Hall list admin.: Byrd-L, Surgener-L -----Original Message----- From: Goodheart, Berny [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 23, 2001 9:34 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [SURGENER-L] re: New virus warnings Good one Tina, Another thing though, don't have your email browser set in preview mode. If you preview you email as it comes in then you are effectively reading it. This means your too late even if you select it to delete it without reading it. In Outlook click View and turn Preview Pane OFF (there should be NO tick) next to it. Cheers, Berny