It only works for a very limited number of virus and only if you have no other email addresses in your contact list.
ellery july Technical Lead Northwest Area Foundation 332 Minnesota e-1201 St. Paul, MN 55101 email - [EMAIL PROTECTED] phone - 651-225-3895 fax - 651-225-7695 -----Original Message----- From: Lyonel Tan (OSH CNS) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2001 10:40 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: Will this virus prevention tip work? I was sent this tip by a collegue. Not sure what it means by "send all" as I can't find an operation like this in MS Outlook. I guess it really depends on how the virus executes the operation. Combat that Computer Virus: Intermedia has provided this handy hint for combating the spread of computer viruses: Create a contact in your email address book with the name "!0000 Virus Attack" with no email address This address shows up as the initial contact. If a virus attempts to do a "send all" to your contact list, your PC will provide an error message saying: "The message could not be sent. One or more recipients do not have an email address. Please check your Address Book and make sure all the recipients have a valid email address" Click on "OK" and the offending (virus) message will not have been sent to anyone. Do not make any changes to your original contacts list. The offending (virus) message can then be moved to your "Drafts" or "Outbox" folder. Go there and delete the offending message. The virus has not been disseminated and the potential problem is solved. The information contained in this document is intended only for the addressee and is not necessarily the views nor the official communication of the Department of Labour. All final/official papers which are sent from the Department will be sent by non-electronic means, on appropriate letterhead, signed by authorised personnel. List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm
