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Re: MYDOOM Virus

Posted by Tulio on Sat Jan 31, 2004 10:36:43 PM

In reply top Re: MYDOOM Virus posted by Pat Carry on Sat Jan 31, 2004 11:24:53 AM

Pat, it means that your computer is infected with the virus, and is sending out messages with your e-mail address. Other computers can detect the virus and will automatically send you a message in that regard, or if they are infected and have your e-mail address, will send the message.

Once you open the message, the virus will activate in your computer if it is not already there.

If you are sure you have not sent messages to anyone, simply delete those messages without even opening them.

Go to: McAffee.com and look for the MYDOOM virus removal tool. It will download to your computer. If you are running Windows ME, XP or similar, you will have to disable the automatic backup in your computer in order to get the "stinger" program to work properly. There are detailed instructions on that web page as to how to do it.

Good luck!

Tulio

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