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E-mail Virus – Watch For Fake Microsoft Outlook Update
A spam attack is now circulating e-mails that appear to be sent from Microsoft Support, advising users of a new security update for Outlook/Outlook Express. Recipients are told that this is a critical update for stability and security, and are given instructions for opening the attached zip file to complete the installation. In actuality, the only thing that would get installed in this process is the malicious Bredolab.Y virus and a rogue antivirus program called SecurityTool—both of which could cause serious problems with your computer.
If you receive an e-mail like this that claims to come from Microsoft, delete it and do not open the attachment. Keep in mind that Microsoft NEVER sends patches or security updates as e-mail attachments. Any e-mail asking you to install such items should be considered a dead giveaway of fraud. In addition, Microsoft advises the following precautions:
* Keep your firewall turned on.
* Keep all your software and your operating system up-to-date.
* Keep your antivirus software up-to-date.
* Keep your antispyware technology up-to-date.
To learn more about how to get authentic Microsoft security updates, visit:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/updates/bulletins/201001-oob.aspx
This Month’s FAQ – What’s The Polite Way To Decline A Facebook Friend Request?
Question: People I knew (and didn't particularly like) in high school have been contacting me about being a friend on Facebook. What's the polite way to decline a Facebook friend request?
Answer: The mechanics of this are pretty simple. You have two options for responding to a Facebook friend request. You can either click on Ignore or Confirm. When you click on Ignore, the friend request is removed from your inbox and the requester receives nothing. When you click on Confirm, the requester receives a notification of your decision.
So, if that former classmate is paying attention and notes that a friend notification regarding you never shows up, he or she can figure out what happened. However, you probably don't need to be too concerned about hurt feelings. Chances are good that this person was sending friend requests to everyone they ever knew, and in a few days, won't even remember sending one to you.
Everyone uses Facebook differently. Some people want to collect as many friends as possible, and others want to limit their Facebook interaction only to close friends and family. Do what feels comfortable for you.
Short Tutorial – Preventing Colored Lines In Forwarded E-mails
When a rich text e-mail has been forwarded many times, it can be full of vertical colored lines on the left side. These items detract from the e-mail's appearance and can be annoying to recipients of the message. Follow the steps below to adjust your settings to prevent colored lines from appearing in your forwarded e-mails. You'll also find notes on how to "clean up" an e-mail from someone else before you send it on to other people.
Preventing Colored Lines In Forwarded E-mails Using ...
E-Mail Program: Outlook Express
Computer Operating System: Windows XP
1. With Outlook Express open, click your cursor arrow on the "Tools" menu and select "Options..." from the resulting drop-down menu.
2. When the Options window opens, click on the "Send" tab.
3. Within the "Mail Sending Format" section, click on the "HTML Settings..." button.
4. When the HTML Settings window opens, uncheck the box next to "Indent message on reply." Click "OK" to return to the Options window.
5. Click on the "Apply" button and then the "OK" button to close the Options window.
NOTE: If you receive an e-mail that already has colored lines from being previously forwarded and you want to eliminate them before forwarding it, address the message as normal. Then select all of the text in the message by clicking in the body of the message and pressing the Ctrl and "A" keys on your keyboard. The contents of the message will be highlighted. Click on the "Format" menu and drop down to "Decrease Indent." Repeat as needed.
Preventing Colored Lines In Forwarded E-mails Using ...
E-Mail Program: Windows Mail
Computer Operating System: Windows Vista
1. With Windows Mail open, click your cursor arrow on the "Tools" menu and select "Options..." from the resulting drop-down menu.
2. When the Options window opens, click on the "Send" tab.
3. Within the "Mail Sending Format" section, click on the "HTML Settings..." button.
4. When the HTML Settings window opens, uncheck the box next to
"Indent message on reply." Click "OK" to return to the Options window.
5. Click on the "Apply" button and then the "OK" button to close the Options window.
NOTE: If you receive an e-mail that already has colored lines from being previously forwarded and you want to eliminate them before forwarding it, address the message as normal. Then select all of the text in the message by clicking in the body of the message and pressing the Ctrl and "A" keys on your keyboard. The contents of the message will be highlighted. Click on the "Format" menu and drop down to "Decrease Indent." Repeat as needed.
Preventing Colored Lines In Forwarded E-mails Using ...
E-Mail Program: Mail.app
Computer Operating System: Mac OS X 10.5
1. With Mail.app open, click your cursor arrow on the "Mail" menu and select "Preferences" from the resulting drop-down menu.
2. When the Preferences window opens, select the "Composing" tab by clicking on its icon.
3. Under "Responding," uncheck the box next to "Increase the quote level."
4. Close the Preferences window by clicking the red dot in the upper left corner.
NOTE: If you receive a message that already has the colored lines from being previously forwarded and you want to eliminate them before forwarding it, address the message as normal. Then select all of the text in the message by clicking in the body of the message and pressing the Command and "A" keys on your keyboard. The contents of the message will be highlighted. Click on the "Format" menu and drop down to "Quote Level" and then "Decrease" from the submenu. Repeat as needed. |
Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 27, when rain, shine (or snow), it’s time for the annual Mad River Valley Easter Egg Hunt. The egg hunt will start promptly at 10:00 am. Refreshments will be available beginning at 9:30 am. Once again, the event will be held at the Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom business office located on Route 100. The egg hunt is open to children of all ages and is free of charge. For more information, please contact Lorraine Keener at 496-3391 or via e-mail at 
Fayston resident, Zach Pasteris has been selected to participate in the Leadership Through Learning Program sponsored by the Foundation for Rural Education and Development (FRED), which is part of the Organization For the Promotion and Advancement of Small Telecommunications Companies (OPASTCO). Zach was nominated by Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom (WCVT) and will participate in the all expense paid weeklong program in April. Participants will spend their time learning firsthand about American history, federal government and current events. A highlight of the week will include a visit to Capitol Hill where students will have an opportunity to meet their congressional representatives.
