Re: Virus..

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From: Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] (lanwench_at_heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com)
Date: 02/06/05


Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2005 13:07:45 -0500

Jack wrote:
> I am getting this virus on the mail almost every week, my earthlink
> virus blocker put on quarentine most of the times , the rest, a
> deleted myself from the headings window of Poppy for Windows ,
> before it reaches mail mail.
> My cuestion is: Why it comes to my system , and how I set up my
> security system, to keep it out? I use Windows XP, and the sp2,
> updated. and Earthlink virus-blocker.
> Thanks

In addition to the other replies:
You also need locally installed antivirus software, that you keep updated
regularly, and that runs resident in the background at all times. If you
don't have any, get some - AVG has a freebie if you don't want to buy a
product (although some of the AVG options are "crippled" in the free
version, and you will get no tech support).



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