New Rich Text Format

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with XP Home Edition a new shortcut appeared on the desk top. "New Rich Text
Format"! Where did this come from and what is the importance?
 
John R said:
with XP Home Edition a new shortcut appeared on the desk top. "New Rich
Text Format"! Where did this come from and what is the importance?
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I would do a thorough malware check, Help with malware:
All MS-MVP Sites.
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/darnit.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

So How Did I Get Infected Anyway?
For quite a few people it's by installing Messenger Plus, whose ads for
malware don't identify the malware as such and try to convince you that you
owe it to the author. See also:
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=27971
Don't ever do a "default" install of anything. Always choose Custom and see
what else is being carried along. Don't install any extras you're not sure
of.
 
John said:
with XP Home Edition a new shortcut appeared on the desk top. "New Rich
Text Format"! Where did this come from and what is the importance?
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Sounds like Microsoft Word. They've been touting RTF like anybody but them
still uses it.
 
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