why do i keep getting viruses?

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From: shaey (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 04/29/04 

Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2004 20:08:51 -0700

Every day, norton tells me that it has detected and
deleted at least 100 files that it claims were viruses.
How are they getting in? I have Zone Alarm fire wall too.
How can I stop them?

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