This message is from: "Frederick J. (Fred) Pack" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Brian, and all, The worm shows as an icon, or attachment. It will ONLY activate and cause damage IF CLICKED ON. If you see any forum message with an attachment (usually showing a paperclip or some such), just opening the test part of the message will do no harm. The worm's ICON is LABELED. If it shows Happy99.exe....just delete the message without clicking on the icon. To protect yourself, there are several options. Go to http://www.avp.com/happy/happy.html and check out the information there. My fix (windows95) was to change one file to a read only status. Even if I clicked on the Happy99.exe icon....it CAN NOT infect my system or be passed on. Rather than type all the information here, all should check the above site for troubleshooting prevention and cure. All the Best Fred Pack Pack's Peak Stables This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Steve, There seems to be confusion about whether or not just reading a message can get you in trouble. I wonder if the reduced volume of messages these last few days is due to worry about the worm. Am I correct in thinking a computer cannot be affected by a person simply reading the e-mail message? Don't you actually have to click on an icon within the message itself to get in trouble? Brian Jacobsen
