will you get viruses if you open e-mail? If so which one?
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The answer depends on a lot of different factors.  It is possible in some cases with some e-mail programs (like Outlook Express, Eudora, etc.) to get a virus simply by opening an e-mail message.  Yet, this is extremely rare, and many software companies have now updated their software to keep this from happening.  Basically, I wouldn't worry about getting a virus by simply opening an e-mail.\n\nProbably 95% of e-mail virus infections are caused by OPENING AN ATTACHMENT.  This is the easiest way for a virus to infect your computer.  Simply getting the attachment in an e-mail message will not infect your computer.  When you OPEN an attachment is when it infects your computer.  If you don't know what a specific attachment is or if it is from someone you do not know, I suggest that you do not open it.\n\nA simple way of better protecting yourself is to use a good web-based e-mail, like Yahoo!  Yahoo automatically scans all e-mail and attachments for viruses BEFORE they get to you!  Although, scanning an e-mail with an anti-virus program will not always catch all viruses, it is still 99% effective.
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Have you scanned for viruses?
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In General, a virus would come in an attachment for you to OPEN if you chose to- and would be an exe. file of some sort.  If you are using Norton AV , and it is up to date, you need to ensure it is set up to actively check your emails prior to your reading them, and it should then find any virus or trojan known to be so.  Most anti virus programs have the same capablity, and some email programs have it built in, such as yahoo, scans the attachment prior to your opening it.\n\nNever open an attachment from someone you Don't know, is a good idea in any case.
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No.  It just hogs up your mailbox.  Go through there and delete the unecessary mails.  Most everything can be deleted, since you have a high volume.
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McAfee used to have a free version but I think it now only offers a free trial period like most reputable antivirus software/companies.  Most of these companies also offer from their websites free scans of your computer without installing any software. \n\nAs for commercially available, I would stick with the well known companies that will stand behind their product and give you decent support if needed.  E.G. Norton AntiVirus, McAfee Virus Scan, and CA eTrust EZ Antivirus.\n\nI have never run multiple anti-virus packages at the same time.  I suspect some combinations will work but I would be hesitate to do this as this type of software is pervasive (i.e., installing and hooking into all parts of your system) and could cause more harm than help.  If this is something you're set on doing I would strongly recommend you find or get in writing from each company that makes the software that you plan on running can indeed run simultaneously. \n\nThe best things to do to prevent viruses is somewhat hard to answer without knowing things like what type of e-mail application you use, your level of experience, etc.  Starting with e-mail, the most common medium for viruses, you'll have better protection from e-mail viruses when using web based applications (e.g. Yahoo, Hotmail, and just about most major ISPs) vs. applications that are installed on your computer, such as Outlook or Outlook Express.  Reason being the e-mail stays on their server vs. being loaded down on your computer.  They get the virus not you.  Also, be very cautious about opening ANY attachment.  This is mostly common sense.  If you don't recognize the sender and have no idea why you're getting the e-mail in the first place, don't even open the e-mail let alone the attachment.  Don't forget to also delete the e-mail from your Trash can or Deleted folder.  If you know the sender but not sure why there's an attachment, once again, don't open it.  If you know for a fact why you're getting the e-mail AND the attachment, then and only then would I take the next step and that's use your antivirus software to scan it before opening it. \n\nAlso be judicious about what websites you visit.  Don't just click on any link from an e-mail or another website unless you know where it's going to take you.  Ask yourself is it really that important (i.e., worth the risk) I go to this website?  This is where a good firewall application helps out.  \n\nTo wrap this up I would recommend one final thing to consider.  Look at securing your entire computer and not just for viruses.  Consider looking into purchasing an entire security suite from one company (vs. independent software companies) as they usually provide antivirus, firewall, anti-spam and anti-spyware software.  (E.g. CA Internet Security Suite, Norton Internet Security, etc.)  Pros: More for your money, better overall protection, and most important, software applications that have been tested together and proven to work together.  Who needs the headache of an application corrupting another; uninstall and re-installing; hours on phone with support; etc.     \n\nHTH and good luck!
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When you use the Yahoo e-mail, message attachments are scanned.  But this does not necessarilly protect your computer.  You MUST have anti-virus.  \n\nYou can get the free AVG Anti-virus.  Visit http://www.grisoft.com/doc/1\n\nGood luck and Happy Computing!
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Hii:\n\nI advice you to us MailWasher Pro 5.2 , Its perfact aginst spam mails , \n\nand be sure to scan your system , viruses may covered your system , \n\nus Kaspersky anti virus , for scan
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its prolly the new image virus!\nif the email is unsolicited, then delete it
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I don't use yahoo mail so I don't know about that.  But images(gif,jpg,bmp,tif,etc) can't contain viruses.
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Avast:  http://www.avast.com/\nUsed it for almost 2 years, never a problem, never got a virus.\nSet it and forget it, auto-updates virus definition files.\nIntegrates well with Outlook.
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AVG Ant-Virus\n\nFree updates etc.  Does NOT use a lot of your RAM!\n\nI've been using it for over 3 years, NO PROBLEMS!  It even scans incoming and outgoing mail!\n\nLook it up in any search engine, there's great reviews about it!\n\n:)
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Email antivirus software or scanning is a good thing but it does not protect your computer from viruses that enter by something other than email. You can get viruses in a lot of ways--- Instant Messenger, from a disk you load, peer-to-peer programs (filesharing).  Email antivirus is not complete protection for your computer. You probably want to purchase an antivirus package that protects the PC itself as well as your email. It's worth the investment. Make sure you get one that you can set up to update the virus patterns on its own, since virus writers release new viruses all the time. Symantec, McAfee, PCCillan and FProt are just a few. Most have trial versions so check them out one by one and decide which you like best.
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No, unless the e-mails contain viruses.
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And you want a virus and unsolicited mail because?
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i'd be careful if i were you... i think i got around 4 viruses and trojans from this site. \ni recommend http://www.superserials.com
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Doesn't spam give you viruses?
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YES! ITS A REAL VIRUS SPREADING PIECE OF SH*T hacker trying to invade your computer. delete and mark as spam on email server.