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Microsoft Outlook and the 'Hi' message screen saver program
December 4, 2001 | WIMom

Posted on 12/04/2001 9:10:19 AM PST by WIMom

Has anyone received this message via Microsoft Outlook? If it is opened, it regenerates and copies people in your address book. I am not including the .scr file because I do not know the ramifications associated with this file. I know, I don't use Microsoft Outlook at home, but at work it is our only option. If anyone has additional information regarding this latest mess with Microsoft Outlook, please post your information. Thanks.......


Subject: Hi

Text of message:

How are you ?
When I saw this screen saver, I immediately thought about you

[gone.scr] screen saver file,
dark blue image of Darth Vader
with light blue background

I am in a harry, I promise you will love it!


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To: okie_tech
Well a .scr is a screen saver file.

A Script.

21 posted on 12/04/2001 9:47:13 AM PST by AppyPappy
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To: toupsie
Once again, another virus/trojan alert on Free Republic because a conservative is 'too cheap' to buy a Mac...

I can't use a Mac. I'm a heterosexual.

22 posted on 12/04/2001 9:47:53 AM PST by AppyPappy
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To: WIMom
you're welcome.
this just in - Symantech has not finished releasing the 12/4 virus definitions.
23 posted on 12/04/2001 9:48:14 AM PST by japaneseghost
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To: WIMom
Typical "exploit".

Okie's got a tude, so ignore. You can get really good info on Symantec  at SANS.

But you really should change your Outlook settings so that new messages are not "Previewed". Good luck.

24 posted on 12/04/2001 9:49:23 AM PST by softengine
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To: Roebucks
Thanks. Running MS and PC is a way of life. Business is conducted using it. Beta was a better VCR, but what happened?
25 posted on 12/04/2001 9:49:50 AM PST by WIMom
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To: WIMom
I'm looking for pictures of Anna Kournikova, why doesn't anyone send me one?
26 posted on 12/04/2001 9:51:04 AM PST by lelio
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To: WIMom
Create a folder called Attachments.
Create a rule that sends all messages containing attachments to the Attachments folder
Turn off Preview Pane on the Attachments folder.
27 posted on 12/04/2001 9:52:12 AM PST by AppyPappy
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To: softengine
Thanks, I don't use preview, but I'm sure there are a couple users here who do. (hehehe, probably sales......) I will let the gang here know.
28 posted on 12/04/2001 9:52:27 AM PST by WIMom
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To: WIMom
I recently tried installing Linux on my PC at home. This, after checking to make sure that my hardware was compatable. I saved all my files, reformatted the hard drive, etc. So, we're talking about a clean installation.

But, I wanted the Lin4win version, which is Linux that operates within a windows environment. Too many apps that haven't been written for LInux yet to completely switch....So, I reinstalled windows 98 first, then tried to install the Lin4win Mandrake ver 8.1 (newest version).

It wouldn't install. It kept stalling or coming back with a message about "failing to loop back" on the hard drive, whatever that means. Perhaps I bit off more than I could chew on this one. So, I gave up for now. Any thoughts?

29 posted on 12/04/2001 9:53:04 AM PST by Roebucks
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To: lelio
Ha! Have you sent her your picture? That way she can determine if you're worth the trouble! LOL! (Just teasing you.....)
30 posted on 12/04/2001 9:53:47 AM PST by WIMom
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To: japaneseghost
Looks like they haven't released any updates since 11/28...although they are reporting another virus discovery on 11/29.

What's up with that???

31 posted on 12/04/2001 9:55:09 AM PST by New Horizon
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To: WIMom
Beta was a better VCR, but what happened?

Your telling me! And right when I finally updated my 15 yr old VCR, along comes DVD. I give up!

32 posted on 12/04/2001 9:57:26 AM PST by Roebucks
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To: WIMom
What I've never understood is why people open attachments on an e-mail from people they don't know? This is how all this gets started!

As for e-mails apparently sent by someone you do know (but in reality was generated by such vulnerabilities on a firend's computer, and sent to you under your friend's e-mail), I can't believe that someone would just assume that a freind of theirs would just send a file out of the blue, without telling them first, or at least using some personally identifiying info in the letter like:

"Hi John, this is your good buddy Dave! Give this file a try, it's cool!"

Now of course I don't condone the use of "viruses" and the like; I think they're the product of a misguided teen or pre-teen's mind. However, if you don't use some common sense in handling e-mail, well, some might say you "Got what you deserved".

33 posted on 12/04/2001 9:59:13 AM PST by FourtySeven
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To: Roebucks
Pardon moi! Works for an employer that is 'too cheap' to buy its employees Macs. Boy you cheap conservatives are really sensitive about your knock-off computers and operating systems.
34 posted on 12/04/2001 9:59:53 AM PST by toupsie
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To: AppyPappy
I have that going. I pretty much have myself covered, but it's the other users that need some training. I just started this position a month ago. Being the only engineer/manager in the company, they are asking me all sorts of question, and IS isn't my speciality. And on top of this, the woman who is the 'designated' IS person broke her elbow last week and is out for a couple more weeks. I love the small company atmosphere, we get to do so much interesting things......All this advice is wonderful.
35 posted on 12/04/2001 10:00:45 AM PST by WIMom
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To: AppyPappy
I can't use a Mac. I'm a heterosexual.

So Rush Limbaugh is a flaming homosexual? Did you know that majority, if not all, people caught trafficing child pornography on the Internet use PCs! By your logic, that must make you a fan of kiddie smut! :P

36 posted on 12/04/2001 10:02:13 AM PST by toupsie
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To: toupsie
You're living in a dream world. There are Mac virus's and they're nasty. You don't see them that often because most people hate Macs.
37 posted on 12/04/2001 10:02:19 AM PST by Psycho_Bunny
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To: Roebucks
No, but I will forward your questions. Check your mail....
38 posted on 12/04/2001 10:03:45 AM PST by WIMom
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To: WIMom
Looks like a mutation of a virus I got a little while ago. Basic rule for email that's always true: If you get an attachment from someone you don't know - DON'T OPEN IT. Never, ever, ever, under any circumstances. It's like taking candy from strangers. The billions of dollars that would be saved by this country if everyone followed this simple rule would be staggering.
40 posted on 12/04/2001 10:06:10 AM PST by billybudd
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