Re: bug in outlook express
From: Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] (lanwench_at_heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com)
Date: 03/06/04
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Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2004 13:34:55 -0500
Hi - I don't think anyone will know exactly what you're referring to as you
haven't included the original message in your reply. What you describe
sounds like messenger spam to me....however, note that if you're getting
popup messages, there are a few things you'll want to do:
1) Use a good firewall to protect your computer from the Internet - if
you're getting Messenger Spam, it means you have ports open from your
Internet connection, and the messenger spam itself is merely symptomatic of
a larger problem. If you have Windows XP, you can enable the built-in ICF
(internet connection firewall) - or use a third party firewall like Sygate
or ZoneAlarm - or a hardware firewall appliance
2) Use an IE popup blocker like http://toolbar.google.com
3) Download and run AdAware and/or SpyBot Search & Destroy to scan
for/remove parasites.
charlie wrote:
> just read your reply re: a bug in outlook express. I
> keep getting the same file but it is preceded by a
> microsoft explorer window with a warning saying the rpc
> doom virus has been detected and I should click scan to
> scan and disinfect. So far, I just close the window
> without clicking SCAN or CANCEL. When I scan with
> grisoft's AVG, no virus is detected. I get the warning
> as soon as I get on the internet, no clicking required.
> What gives? If the file you referred to is an address
> book file (we couldn't open it), why does it follow the
> microsoft explorer warning. Have checked for critical
> updates, downloaded to scan for mydoom, etc., found
> nothing viral on my computer, so far. Any help or
> thoughts on this would be appreciated
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