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Answer» I received an email this morning that I would really like to read, but would like some advice? The sender is unknown to me but the topic is quite familiar, although I can't remember if it's the exact title that I originally sent, as it is quite old. The message reads RE; to what I think was the topic but not 100% sure?. The message has no attachment/s. The original topic(or a version) that I sent ,was sent to the EDITOR of a forum (which supposedly does not reveal email addresses) and a version was also sent to a number of government officials (but who knows what government officials do, PERIOD? ). It is my UNDERSTANDING that viruses are normally contacted through opening ATTACHMENTS (as opposed to the email itself) but I've read somewhere, where someone , said the email itself could possibly cause problems. I've encountered several viruses/infections previously, and although this email is important to me I won't open it unless I get the OK. My advice is to NEVER open any email attachments unless you know the sender and know what the attachment is.Thks, Allan but there is no attachment. Just the email. What is your recommendation to that? overthehillSorry, I misread the original post. Does Avast scan incoming email? If so, and if this email was not flagged, go ahead and read it. By the way, this is yet another reason why EVERYONE should use disc imaging software. In the event you DO get a virus, you'll always have a clean image to which you can return.An html email could contain linked images or web bugs (invisible 1x1 pixel GIFs which reveal your IP address) or web frames which could contain malicious code. Your email program should have security settings which you can and should use to protect yourself. Quote from: Salmon Trout on September 28, 2010, 11:34:19 AM An html email could contain linked images or web bugs (invisible 1x1 pixel GIFs which reveal your IP address) or web frames which could contain malicious code. Your email program should have security settings which you can and should use to protect yourself.Quote from: Allan on September 28, 2010, 11:33:01 AM Sorry, I misread the original post. Does Avast scan incoming email? If so, and if this email was not flagged, go ahead and read it.Thank You . overthehillQuote from: Allan on September 28, 2010, 11:33:01 AM By the way, this is yet another reason why EVERYONE should use disc imaging software. In the event you DO get a virus, you'll always have a clean image to which you can return.Well Allan and Salmon Trout I opened the file and it was exactly what I expected and also exactly what I wanted to see. Thanks guys,very much. Now, I wondering if you can help with a recommendation as to which software to use (disc imaging) , and also , is this a STRAIGHT forward procedure ,or do you have any suggestions on the procedures to follow to accomplish this ?. overthehillMacrium Reflect is freeware and seems to have a good reputation. You can get it at http://www.macrium.com/reflectfree.asp. Or, buy Acronis True Image, a well known drive imaging program. I personally 2nd Macrium....and i tested all the Free ones... Link To My Review...Quote from: soybean on September 29, 2010, 10:04:00 AM Macrium Reflect is freeware and seems to have a good reputation. You can get it at http://www.macrium.com/reflectfree.asp. Or, buy Acronis True Image, a well known drive imaging program.Quote from: patio on September 29, 2010, 10:06:24 AM I personally 2nd Macrium....and i tested all the Free ones...Thanks guys for that info. Much appreciated. overthehill |
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