Re: [MV] How to avoid spreading computer viruses

From: wwd@netheaven.com
Date: Thu Aug 16 2001 - 06:30:51 PDT


But first:

    Disable 'VB script' option in your email program.
    Disable 'hide file-type extensions' in folder options.
    Disable any 'auto-open email attachments'.

Better yet, get a third-party email program. You do not *have* to use
Outlook Express just because it is there. See www.tucows.com for many
excellent email programs. Since each one has a different default structure
you are much safer by definition. Also, of course you can run a
non-Microsoft operating system like MacOS, BeOS, Linux, OS/2 Warp,
FreeBSD, etc and not be exposed to virus/trojan/worm nonsense in the first
place.

In <list-1246176@skylee.com>, "Stu Ellis" <stuellis@mediaone.net> said:

>This may stop the viruses spreading to list members.

>To avoid spreading computer viruses, create a contact in your email
>address book with the name

> !0000

>with no email address in the details.

>This contact will then show up as your first contact.

>If a virus attempts to do a "send all" on your contact list, your PC will
>put up an error message saying that:

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