a)  Do not open attachments unless absolutely necessary, especially if they are sent by someone unknown to the recipient.

b)  Do not open EXE, BAT, VBS, and SCR type attachments ever, since they are common vectors for virus/malware infections.  Consider installing updated packages or the Microsoft Office 2000 E-mail Security Update, to block such attachments.

c)  Always scan attachments manually with antivirus software before opening them, if they must be opened.

d)  Open up scanned attachments, such as a DOC files, from within the program rather than simply double-clicking on an attachment.  If a document is in question, such as a DOC file, it can be opened up in a program like WordPad to view the text contents without the risk of a macro virus infection.

e)  If you are using Outlook or Outlook Express e-mail software configure e-mail messages as “Restricted Zone” (go to Tools/Options /Security, then choose Zone in the window below.)
f)  Consider using a plain text (non-HTML) e-mail reader such as Eudora or The Bat!

g) If possible, set your e-mail client to send messages in plain text (for Outlook go to Tools/Options/Mail Format, and then choose Plain text from the windows below).  have any questions let me know.