In a message dated 11/10/99 4:08:30 PM Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << ou can download the patch directly from Microsoft at <A HREF="http://www.microsoft.com/security/Bulletins/ms99-032.asp"> http://www.microsoft.com/security/Bulletins/ms99-032.asp </A> What about Reuters' warning that "[r]esearchers have discovered what they believe to be the first e-mail-borne computer infection that doesn't require a user to open an e-mail or e-mail attachment for it to wreak havoc?" Should you panic? Of course not. This too shall pass. Take a deep breath, and then download and install the security patch. Problem solved. :) <http://www.TOURBUS.com> janet paterson 52 now / 41 dx / 37 onset e-mail - [log in to unmask] web-site - http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Village/6263/ >> Thanks, Janet ... did as you suggested. Virginia Christiansen White Plains, NY [log in to unmask]