Hi, I don't think that we who use outlook express, as I have and have only used, should have to change email programs because some on the list do not keep an anti--virus scan running. They are free and anyone can download one. I am doing all I can do to prevent passing any along to others and I think it is time that those who aren't doing enough to stop them should be as careful as I am . *seattle* Audrey friend of pwp aussie John 49/42/38? btw: other email programs are affected by KAK too not only Outlook Express