-=PCTechTalk=- Re: virus updates
- From: "milady" <kg6ocz@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 12:58:29 -0800
I use norton two but you can do single checks with AVG-- should a button on
top--right side I think after you open the program that says 'services" ...
click on that--gives you the option of single file scan.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Judith" <jtb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2003 11:06 AM
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: virus updates
> 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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