Doesn't Yahoo scan for a virus when you get your email? If so does it detect about everyone? Also I have Mcafee on my system does this scan things automatically? THanks again.

Yahoo does some measure of virus scanning - but it's not extensive. Clever and new viruses will pass most mail servers - at least the first time.



Depending on how you've set up McAffee- it may or may not automatically scan email.

1. Any anti-virus program is only effective if it is kept up-to-date with frequent virus information updates. McAfee calls these downloads ".dat" files.

I update my anti-virus program every day.

You didn't mention the program version of McAfee that you're running, but I suggest you look for a program called "McAfee Scan Central" in your Start/Programs menu. Open it and then click the "Update" button and download any .dat file updates.

This link may help with the details:

"How do I update my McAfee Virus Scan?"

2. Mail.yahoo.com will show you the "Norton" anti-virus scan option when you receive an email that has an attachment. You will see three "Open" choices:

1. Scan with Norton Anti-Virus
2. Save Attachment to your hard drive (so you can scan it locally, before opening)
3. Open the attachment without scanning (very dangerous, unless you're absolutely sure the attachment is not infected).

A fourth option, of course is to just delete the attachment without opening it.

I hope this helps!

I hope yours is a great day!

_{[This message was edited by Dwight on 08-25-02 at 01:32 AM.]}

Thank you both so much. Thanks Dwight I am going to update the Mcafee one now. I didn't know you had to update this stuff! This is a mans job!
Jokes aside thanks for taking the time and doing this for me. I apreciate it. Samantha

the only way you can recieve a virus is if it has an attachment right?

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Originally posted by jimmy:
the only way you can recieve a virus is if it has an attachment right?

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Unfortunately not. Although that is the most common way of distributing email viruses, viruses and trojans can be distributed through various means.