Yes, and (for me) this is another demonstration of how prolific these attachments are becoming; fortunately I have learned the hard way not to open incongruent attachments like this one. And it seems that .exe attachments surely spell disaster. I am email attachment-shy, congruents and incongruents alike, and would like experience from others about proceeding safely. Barney Rickenbacker Cary, NC "K. Austin Kerr" wrote: > This morning my anti virus software intercepted an attachment sent to > this listserv. > > The offending attachment is CHLINST.EXE > > After Norton Anti Virus repaired my computer, the computer crashed. > > If you have not updated your anti-virus software in the last week or > so, you I would advise you to do so now. For safety sake, I am going > to have my software scan my entire computer this morning. > > K. Austin Kerr e-mail [log in to unmask] > Professor of History office (614)292-2613 > Ohio State University department 292-2674 > Columbus, Ohio 43210 USA fax (614)292-2282