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• The code for the macro embedded in the example document has been pass-worded to prevent unscrupulous persons from viewing it and easily learning how to manufacture malicious viruses.
• If you have any queries about viruses, please contact me and I will attempt (!) to answer them.
• If these documents have been useful to you, please pass the address on to others so that they can also be informed.

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By reading and/or using these documents/pages, you indicate that you agree entirely with the following terms (as well as those of the general terms and conditions): These documents are provided "as is", without warranty of any kind, including but not limited to, express or implied warranties of accuracy, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. All of these are disclaimed, except to the extent that these disclaimers are held to be legally invalid.

Limitation of liability: To the extent not prohibited by law, neither David Cottingham nor any of his associates shall in any event be liable for any loss of revenue, profit or data, or for special, indirect, consequential, incidental or punitive damages, however caused, regardless of the theory of liability, arising out of, or related to, the use of the information and/or code contained in these files. This applies even if David Cottingham has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

(In simple language: I am not responsible for anything to do with how you or anyone associated with you uses this information and I do not guarantee its accuracy. If you get any problems due to using these files, it's your problem. If you create a macro virus as a result of reading this, I'm not responsible for the consequences).

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.