email virus

[wendilla]

I sent a friend an Email with an attachment with a funny joke. He Emailed me and said he couldn't open it as it had a virus.I am sure it hadn't as I check everything I get before I open it. I did a check on my computer and everything is ok. Is there any other reason he could'nt open the Email.I had sent it to another friend the same email and everything was ok with hers.Thanks for any explanations.

[rojash]

Assuming he uses Outlook Express:
Tools/Options
Go to the Security tab
Uncheck the box "Do not allow attachments to be saved or opened that could potentially be a virus"

Ignoring the appalling grammar here, the key word is POTENTIALLY. As far as MS is concerned that means just about any attachment, so if he has this box checked he will get a warning telling him that he was prevented from opening a file that is potentially a virus. It doesn't mean it IS a virus.

It's a bit like telling someone "Don't answer the door; the caller may potentially be a serial killer".

[wendilla]

Thanks for your reply.I was positive my computer was clear of anything as I have good security and scan everything.