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countess · 12-01-2007, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by handymanmike

I open up zip files all the time

as long as you trust where you got them from
Just open at your own risk
and I have Windows Live One Care also
Thats a great program
It makes things so easy

Windows Live One Care Does Make Life In The PC World Much Easier.
Thank You Mikey I Will Open At My Own Risk.

handymanmike · 12-08-2007, 02:24 AM

VIRUS ALERT!!

Http://www.snopes. com/computer/ virus/zafi. asp

You should be alert during the next days:
Do not open any message with an attached file called 'Merry Christmas'
Regardless of who sent it, It is a virus that opens as an Open Log
Fire
And will burn the whole hard disc in your computer.

This virus will be receive d from someone who has your e-mail address
In his/her contact list, that is why you should send this e-mail to
All
Your contacts. It is better to receive this message 25 times than to
Receive the virus and open it.

If you receive a mail called 'Merry Christmas', though sent by a
Friend, do
Not open it and shut down your computer immediately. This is the worst
Virus announced, it has been classified by Microsoft as the most
Destructive virus ever.

This virus was discove red by McAfee yesterday, and there is no repair
Yet for this kind of virus. This virus simply destroys the Zero Sector
Of the Hard Disc, where the vital information is kept.

http://www.snopes. com/computer/ virus/zafi. asp

http://www.snopes. com/

Bandit · 12-08-2007, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by countess

First Thing... Are Zip Files Ok To Open Up?
I Was Told Never To Open Up Zip Files.

And Second... I Have Windows Live One Care And It Does A Complete PC Tune Up Where It Scans Everything From Virus Protection Down To Backing Up My Files. And It Does It Once A Week For Me. It Also Has Virus & Spyware Monitoring & Phishing Filter. And Its Always Updating.

No risk involved if you have adequate anti virus/spyware installed. This was taught to me by a Microsoft Engineer, and you should make a habit of doing this. Any Photo, file, zip/rar file you receive, save it to your desktop, then right click on the file and this menu will come up

just scan with whatever anti virus that is installed, when clear, move
it to the desired folder My pictures/documents etc.
The reason for putting it on the desktop is that you will not forget it as I sometimes do if I put it straight to folders

pistol packin' mama · 12-08-2007, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bandit

No risk involved if you have adequate anti virus/spyware installed. This was taught to me by a Microsoft Engineer, and you should make a habit of doing this. Any Photo, file, zip/rar file you receive, save it to your desktop, then right click on the file and this menu will come up

just scan with whatever anti virus that is installed, when clear, move
it to the desired folder My pictures/documents etc.
The reason for putting it on the desktop is that you will not forget it as I sometimes do if I put it straight to folders

Thanks Kip, This is very helpful info!

handymanmike · 12-09-2007, 10:26 AM

Great info. Kip
Thanx

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bandit

No risk involved if you have adequate anti virus/spyware installed. This was taught to me by a Microsoft Engineer, and you should make a habit of doing this. Any Photo, file, zip/rar file you receive, save it to your desktop, then right click on the file and this menu will come up

just scan with whatever anti virus that is installed, when clear, move
it to the desired folder My pictures/documents etc.
The reason for putting it on the desktop is that you will not forget it as I sometimes do if I put it straight to folders

12-08-2007, 02:24 AM	#22
handymanmike Bad Boy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: O.C. CALIF. Posts: 20,965	VIRUS ALERT!! Http://www.snopes. com/computer/ virus/zafi. asp You should be alert during the next days: Do not open any message with an attached file called 'Merry Christmas' Regardless of who sent it, It is a virus that opens as an Open Log Fire And will burn the whole hard disc in your computer. This virus will be receive d from someone who has your e-mail address In his/her contact list, that is why you should send this e-mail to All Your contacts. It is better to receive this message 25 times than to Receive the virus and open it. If you receive a mail called 'Merry Christmas', though sent by a Friend, do Not open it and shut down your computer immediately. This is the worst Virus announced, it has been classified by Microsoft as the most Destructive virus ever. This virus was discove red by McAfee yesterday, and there is no repair Yet for this kind of virus. This virus simply destroys the Zero Sector Of the Hard Disc, where the vital information is kept. http://www.snopes. com/computer/ virus/zafi. asp http://www.snopes. com/ __________________

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