Re: Virus warning..
Tone,
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From: "Tone Skoda" <tone.skoda at siol.net>
To: "EUforum" <EUforum at topica.com>
Subject: Re: Virus warning..
> Yes, I once opened .scr file which did nothing, I forgot I shouldn't.
Maybe
> it was virus. But I don't have you in address book, how did it get to you?
I
> never opened .EXEs. I deleted all my entires in address book now.
> I don't know how to disable or enable java in Outlook Express?
A file with a .scr extension normally contains executable code (a screen
saver). So, it is possible to use it to transmit a virus. The same goes for
any file with an extension that DOS/Windows can execute, by itself (like a
.sys or a .cpl) or through an association with some program.
As for disabling automatic execution (scripting, Java), OE doesn't give you
that option, but you can open 'Internet Options' (from the Tools menu, also
from Internet Explorer or in the Control Panel -they are all the same), and
select 'Internet' (the world icon) and customize. You can separately disable
Java, batch, ActiveX, cookies, automatic downloads, and so on. Normally
you'll have three options: enable, disable, and be queried.
It's not perfect, but it will protect you from most normal hazards.
Gerardo
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