thanks for the info. Gypsy and Guest - I don't know much about computers or viruses, but this particular virus is trying to spread itself by sending emails with attachments to websites that I visit. When the emails are refused - because the websites don't accept e mails with attachments- I get e mails back stating that the mail was refused, and there's always an attachment stating the reason. I've been told not to look at the attachments, which I haven't.

Also, when I delete anything from my computer, or use RealAudio, I find that I can't shut my computer off unless I hit the off button, or unplug the computer.

The Mcafee version (4.0) that I downloaded wiped everything off of my computer. I fortunately was able to find my HP set up CDRoms and got everything back, including the original VShield, but the virus wiped it out again.

I hope this is enough info for anyone who wants to identify the virus.

Thanks again for everyone's help. Steve