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On Tuesday, December 04, 2001, 11:32:15 PM, Chris Baker wrote:
CB> If you find you are wasting too much time with these executable
CB> attachments (like .scr), plus the endless e-mails on the list about
CB> viruses, then you can always use Microsoft's Outlook 2000 or Outlook
CB> XP for your e-mail program.
Or a non-M$ program such as TheBat!
CB> That's because Outlook 2000 with the latest updates applied, as well
CB> as Outlook XP, both permanently block from your system any e-mail
CB> attachment that's executable. That includes a long list of
CB> attachment types.
TheBat has done this for some time.
CB> If a new executable type like .mp3 is added to
CB> your system than Outlook automatically blocks those attachments as
CB> well.
TheBat has done this for some time.
CB> However .Zip files as attachments are allowed since normally your
CB> virus program will check those when the .zip file is opened.
TheBat also blocks zips - some of which can execute after expanding.
CB> So with Outlook 2000 people send me the usual e-mails with the .scr,
CB> .pif, etc., attachments, but I don't care what type the attachment is.
CB> I just open the e-mail and read it.
Yep - just like TheBat.
CB> I believe Outlook may also prevent you from even sending an e-mail
CB> with an executable attachment.
Not good - TheBat can send anything YOU want, but NOTHING that a virus
wants to send.
CB> Also your Address box is safe because
CB> a warning message appears if any application on your system, other
CB> than Outlook, tries to access your Address Book.
TheBat address book is even safer.
CB> However most .gif's are attachments so I have to click a button to
CB> see the attachment.
TheBat can see them, safely, if in the message, but also needs a click
(with very good cautions :-) ) to view attachments.
CB> So I put up with that disadvantage and automatically have all your
CB> e-mails about viruses put in a separate folder in Outlook. Then I
CB> ignore that folder - leaving me with no aggravation, and little wasted
CB> time.
With TheBat, it is safe to leave them there. However, if you want to
sort/process mail, TB has VERY good mail processing capabilities. You
can even run your own mail list, like this one, from TB.
Every day some hacker finds a new way to infect Outlook. You have to
then download the patch-of-the-day from M$. There is a MUCH better way
to avoid the virusware from M$ - don't use it. :-)
ztrader
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