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Network Associates, http://www.networkassociates.com/ (Virus scanning software).

AVG Antivirus, http://download.cnet.com/downloads/0-10093-100-1549065.html?tag=st.dl.10093106-2.lst-8-22.1549065 (FREE virus scanning software).

McAfee.com, http://www.mcafee.com/ (A complete virus database, with removal information and risk assessment).

Computer Associates Virus Encyclopedia, http://www.cai.com/virusinfo/encyclopedia/descriptions/ (A very good searchable database of all the known viruses and their symptoms).

General Advice on Viruses Macro Viruses E-mail Viruses (& Hoaxes) Notes & Disclaimer Links

Macro Viruses A brief synopsis of what they are, and what they are capable of. Visual Basic macros are currently some of the most powerful and widespread viruses. If you use Microsoft Word 95 or later, this is a must read. E-mail Viruses Many "virus warnings" get forwarded around the net... However: which ones are true, and which are just hoaxes? Find out what viruses can actually spread to your computer from e-mails. General Advice There are many things you can do to avoid having the problems of a virus on your computer system. Here is some general advice on virus prevention, mostly to do with the Internet. Notes & Disclaimer Here are a few notes on the documents that are on this site, and those that are downloadable. Also, please read the disclaimer here: it involves limitation of liability on my part on your usage of the information provided here. Links Some general links to different virus checker software companies, other information on viruses, and sites which provide up to date information on viruses which are new.