New Member and question about virus scan

[Guest guest]

Hi, I am new to the group and the first E mail I received after my welcome

letter was the virus and yes I opened it. I didn't down load anything I can't

remember if it said to or not. But I did open it. So then I learn it is a

virus. I jguess that is the danger of belonging to a group. I tried to run my

virus scanner but it is shut off and I never shut it off. This is a brand new

computer. I feel terrible but of course I'm not blaming the group.

My name is Bel. I am diabetic type two and have had it for ten years or

more. I had the symptoms for years before the diagnosis and I tested normal

every

time. So I think I had it even when testing normal.

I also have nerve damage and fibromyalgia which I read a lot of diabetics

get. I take metformin, glybryde, and lantus insulin every morning. I also take

a

lot of other medications. I joined the group to discuss diabetes and its

complications and the things that make our lives more challenging then others.

But first I need to discuss this virus. What should I do now.? If it ruins this

new computer I can't afford to buy another one.

Bel

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[Guest guest]

In a message dated 6/13/2006 8:52:30 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

bandbdove@... writes:

But first I need to discuss this virus. What should I do now.? If it ruins

this

new computer I can't afford to buy another one.

Hi Bel,

Viruses can be spread without belonging to groups so it is always wise to

have up to date anti virus software and do a virus scan often. Mine is set up

to scan once a week, but when there is a virus I scan more often.

You need to turn on the anti-virus program and do a scan of your computer.

Did you buy your computer locally? If so, they should be able to help you.

Also, there are some free anti-virus software that can be downloaded.

Hopefully another member will give you more info about this.

hugs

Eunice

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 6/13/2006 9:28:17 AM Eastern Standard Time,

bgallini@... writes:

I've gotten many of these emails and opened some but my virus scanner

prevents it from doing anything to my computer. If your virus program was

set to scan emails it probably kept your computer safe.

Barbie

Thanks Barbi my AOL is supposed to do that too so hopefully it did. I ran

the scanner last night and it showed nothing. Thanks for caring.

Bel in Westland

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[Guest guest]

Hi Bel,

Welcome to the group. Sorry about the virus thing but it doesn't happen

very often, at least not on the groups I've been on. Try updating your

virus scanner and then try running a scan again. If that doesn't work,

maybe a different virus scanner will work.

I've gotten many of these emails and opened some but my virus scanner

prevents it from doing anything to my computer. If your virus program was

set to scan emails it probably kept your computer safe.

Barbie

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From: diabetes [mailto:diabetes ] On Behalf

Of bandbdove@...

Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2006 12:36 AM

To: diabetes

Subject: New Member and question about virus scan

Hi, I am new to the group and the first E mail I received after my welcome

letter was the virus and yes I opened it. I didn't down load anything I

can't

remember if it said to or not. But I did open it. So then I learn it is a

virus. I jguess that is the danger of belonging to a group. I tried to run

my

virus scanner but it is shut off and I never shut it off. This is a brand

new

computer. I feel terrible but of course I'm not blaming the group.

My name is Bel. I am diabetic type two and have had it for ten years or

more. I had the symptoms for years before the diagnosis and I tested normal

every

time. So I think I had it even when testing normal.

I also have nerve damage and fibromyalgia which I read a lot of diabetics

get. I take metformin, glybryde, and lantus insulin every morning. I also

take a

lot of other medications. I joined the group to discuss diabetes and its

complications and the things that make our lives more challenging then

others.

But first I need to discuss this virus. What should I do now.? If it ruins

this

new computer I can't afford to buy another one.

Bel

Puppy mills breed cruelty - never buy an animal from a pet store.

Boycott Stores that Sell Puppies. Please Help End this Industry of Misery

[Guest guest]

You should be covered as an AOL member

[Guest guest]

Hi Bel, If your computer does not have anti-virus software, Here is a free

virus detection software called AVG.

http://tinyurl.com/anct6

S Wilkinson,

Rome, New York

Re: New Member and question about virus scan

In a message dated 6/13/2006 8:52:30 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

bandbdove@... writes:

But first I need to discuss this virus. What should I do now.? If it ruins

this

new computer I can't afford to buy another one.

Hi Bel,

Viruses can be spread without belonging to groups so it is always wise to

have up to date anti virus software and do a virus scan often. Mine is set

up

to scan once a week, but when there is a virus I scan more often.

You need to turn on the anti-virus program and do a scan of your computer.

Did you buy your computer locally? If so, they should be able to help you.

Also, there are some free anti-virus software that can be downloaded.

Hopefully another member will give you more info about this.

hugs

Eunice

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi, I am new to the group and the first E mail I received after my

> welcome

> letter was the virus and yes I opened it. I didn't down load anything I

> can't

> remember if it said to or not. But I did open it. So then I learn it is a

> virus. I jguess that is the danger of belonging to a group.

Since this group does not allow attachments, it's doubtful you will ever

have a problem from email received from the group.

Keep in mind that you should never click on a link if you don't know where

it came from or why you were given it.

ALSO... email can be 'spoofed' to look like it came from the group when it

actually didn't. ANY time you get an email that looks like it came from a

Yahoo Group if there is an attachment don't open the attachment. In fact,

never open an attachment unless you know who it's from and know that they

planned on sending it.

And, as others have said, make sure your virus software is up to date.

Mike