How to avoid viruses: 1) Use Virus software that is updated regularly, and scans incoming email (I check for updates every day....and no, I don't accept "auto updates" from anyone...not even Norton or Microsoft). 2) Have firewall protection that is updated regularly. 3) Visit Windows Updates on a regular basis and install the Updates that are "necessary" for your computer....not all of them are (yes it does take time to read those "mumbo-jumbo" articles, but it's worth it!) 4) Have the good sense to "never, ever" open an email attachment that you are not expecting........even if it's from someone you know. Do all this (especially the last one) and chances are you will never get infected with a virus.