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I took your advice and unchecked Windows Scripting Host. I'm curious
though, what does this application actually do? I could find out nothing
about it from the help file.
----- Original Message -----
From: Melody Blais <Melody.Blais@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <omega-list@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, May 19, 2000 9:47 AM
Subject: VERY IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ - New ILOVE YOU Virus Variant
>
> FYI:
>
>
> There is a new ILOVEYOU variant that does not have any particular subject
> heading. It does have "FW:" in the subject line. This variant will,
unlike
> the ILOVEYOU virus, overwrite ALL files that are not being used by the
> system.
>
> ***DO NOT OPEN ANY MESSAGES THAT ARE FORWARDED TO YOU WITH ATTACHMENTS***
>
> If you are a Windows 95 or 98 user please follow the below instructions to
> minimize the probability of the virus causing problems.
>
> Users of Windows 95 and 98 should turn off the Windows Scripting Host.
> Here's how:
> * Click on Start (the button on lower left of your Windows desktop)
> * Click on Settings
> * Chose Control Panel
> * Click on Add/Remove
> * Chose the Windows Setup tab
> * Click on Accessories to obtain details
> * Uncheck Windows Scripting Host if it is checked
>
> I will be checking for any virus .dat file updates periodically.
>
> If you receive a forwarded message with an attachment delete it
immediately.
>
> Thank you,
>
>
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