BS: ArtT not e-mailing for a while

Subject: BS: ArtT not e-mailing for a while
From: Art Thieme
Date: 19 Apr 04 - 01:59 PM

In another thread I asked a tech question about a virus I seem to have on my machine. Until I get that solved I will not be sending out any e-mails.
I can get 'em, but please don't expect an answer for now.

Until we meet again,

Art Thieme

Subject: RE: BS: ArtT not e-mailing for a while
From: Rapparee
Date: 19 Apr 04 - 02:01 PM

Yeah, but you can still PM and post on Mudcat.

Send an email to each of the teams the Cubs play this year. Maybe you'll get lucky and help the Cubs!

Subject: RE: BS: ArtT not e-mailing for a while
From: Amos
Date: 19 Apr 04 - 02:10 PM

Art:

Can't you get that virus scrubbed using normal virus detection programs such as McAfee?

A

Subject: RE: BS: ArtT not e-mailing for a while
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 19 Apr 04 - 02:23 PM

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Subject: RE: BS: ArtT not e-mailing for a while
From: katlaughing
Date: 19 Apr 04 - 02:35 PM

Thanks for letting us know, Art. Good luck!

Subject: RE: BS: ArtT not e-mailing for a while
From: JohnInKansas
Date: 19 Apr 04 - 11:35 PM

Art is on the "cutting edge" here. The thing he described is a variant of an older virus so new that Norton updated signatures for this new version only within the last day or two. His AV detected it as a "generic form of ..." sort of thing, but for all previous versions, and probably for this one too, you need to do a manual regedit to get it cleaned up completely.

It is considered a "low hazard" thing, but we appreciate his care in trying to avoid sending it on. Descriptions of prior versions don't indicate it's terribly "contagious," but it may attempt to send his personal data to "somebody." For that reason, even connecting to receive email may put Art at risk, so it's hoped he'll be careful and get it cleaned ASAP.

John

Subject: RE: BS: ArtT not e-mailing for a while
From: Rapparee
Date: 20 Apr 04 - 09:34 AM

Okay...I said it before, just a second ago....

I always knew that Art was far ahead of the rest of us, but this is silly.

Subject: RE: BS: ArtT not e-mailing for a while
From: JohnInKansas
Date: 20 Apr 04 - 11:57 PM

The thing is that if someone tries to "steal his identity" aren't we all going to laugh at them.

There ain't but one ArtT!

John

Subject: RE: BS: ArtT not e-mailing for a while
From: Rapparee
Date: 21 Apr 04 - 09:20 AM

I wouldn't want to steal Art's identify. I wouldn't want him mad at me!