[Lowfer] CRAP

[Art]

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>If there's an attached file from someone I don't know, I trash it
>automatically.  If it appears to be a file from someone I do know, I first
>get confirmation first that they intentionally sent me one.  Then I save it
>to disk and scan it before opening.
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>Result after 12 years of running Windows:  virus infections=0, worms or
>trojans=0, spyware=0.
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>Paranoia...it's not just for loonies any more.


I agree totally John! All my programs that download files get defaulted to 
download to the desktop, no exceptions. That way, a file doesn't sit 
unnoticed  in a folder somewhere waiting to bite back months later:>: If a 
new file shows up on the desktop, it goes in the trash instantly-no exceptions.

If it's something I need and I know it's safe, it's easy to retrieve it.

Of course, running NON-MICROSOFT email programs helps alot too.

The only virus that ever got me was one that came in by email and I 
accidently double clicked on it as I was attempting to drag and drop it to 
the trash can.

Live and paranoid sure beats dead and/or clueless.

Good luck to all.

Art