-=PCTechTalk=- Re: virus updates
- From: "Judith" <jtb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 11:06:02 -0800
Yes but this is not a problem . Only if you (left click) and
open exe or zip files does a virus become active. I AM sure
the "techies" will correct me if I AM wrong (grin).
After I save the attachment or download something to my hard
drive, I (right click) on exe or zip files and scan with
Norton's before I open these files. Should a virus be in
them -- they would immediately go to the recycle bin which I
then immediately go and delete them.
But I do want to add -- I do not download from anywhere but
from sites which are known for their integrity. Haven't had a
virus show up in 5 years and I've downloaded plenty of free
software.
I use Nortons so if you use AVG -- I can't tell you how to have
your email checked.
Judith
Judith, can you tell me how to scan email and attachments
before they come
in? I have AVG and have not had a virus yet with it (as I
knock furiously
on my head), but I know I shouldn't go around opening things
like I do.
When you click on an attachment, you get a choice to open it or
save to disk
(same with downloads), but if you save to disk aren't you
saving a virus (if
it contains one) to your hard drive? --Glo
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