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BS: ArtT not e-mailing for a while

19 Apr 04 - 01:59 PM (#1165406)
Subject: BS: ArtT not e-mailing for a while
From: Art Thieme

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


19 Apr 04 - 02:01 PM (#1165410)
Subject: RE: BS: ArtT not e-mailing for a while
From: Rapparee

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!


19 Apr 04 - 02:10 PM (#1165416)
Subject: RE: BS: ArtT not e-mailing for a while
From: Amos

Art:

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

A


19 Apr 04 - 02:23 PM (#1165435)
Subject: RE: BS: ArtT not e-mailing for a while
From: Clinton Hammond

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19 Apr 04 - 02:35 PM (#1165456)
Subject: RE: BS: ArtT not e-mailing for a while
From: katlaughing

Thanks for letting us know, Art. Good luck!


19 Apr 04 - 11:35 PM (#1165707)
Subject: RE: BS: ArtT not e-mailing for a while
From: JohnInKansas

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


20 Apr 04 - 09:34 AM (#1166067)
Subject: RE: BS: ArtT not e-mailing for a while
From: Rapparee

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.


20 Apr 04 - 11:57 PM (#1166780)
Subject: RE: BS: ArtT not e-mailing for a while
From: JohnInKansas

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


21 Apr 04 - 09:20 AM (#1167060)
Subject: RE: BS: ArtT not e-mailing for a while
From: Rapparee

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