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From: "MikenHelene" <>
Subject: Re: [LAORLEAN-L] Re: LAORLEAN-D Digest V01 #481
Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2001 09:45:47 -0800
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Actually I have had no problems with Outlook Express and really love it. But
you are right, there are some problems with it. Actually not really any more
problems than some or most other email programs. I have been using Outlook
Express for years. The problem I had with the virus sneaking in when I had
my preview pane opened was my own fault. I knew better but still chose to
leave it opened. So I opened myself up to being contaminated. There are also
patches you can download from the Microsoft Critical Update site that will
prevent things like this from happening. I run OE 5.0 and the patches are
for 5.01 and 5.5. The reason I have not upgraded is because I have really
never had any problems with 5.0, and my theory is if "it aint broke" don't
fix it..So basically if I leave my preview pane off..it aint broke!!

Mike & Helene Carson
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----- Original Message -----
From: <>
To: <>
Sent: Sunday, December 02, 2001 9:10 PM
Subject: [LAORLEAN-L] Re: LAORLEAN-D Digest V01 #481


> In a message dated 12/02/2001 8:02:57 PM Central Standard Time,
> writes:
>
>
> > If you are an Outlook Express user, and you have your preview pane
opened,
> > it will sneak right in there and run itself. Even if your AV software is
> > completely up to date!! I was trying for days to update my AV software
and
> > could not, probably because the site was busy with everyone updating, so
my
> > Zone Alarm caught the virus and would not allow it to download. Finally
the
> > other night I got my AV to update, and I guess Zone Alarm knew that and
did
> > not even try..So what happened was the worm found it's way into my
puter..My
> > screen went black and I immediatly knew something was wrong, and ran my
AV
> > and all was cleaned.
> >
> >
>
> This is a stupid question, but why, with all of the problems, would
someone
> use Outlook Express?
>
> Noel in Alabama
>


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Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.303 / Virus Database: 164 - Release Date: 11/24/01


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