scanning/blocking emails

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this is my first time using a newsgroup (so be patient :). i have been
recvg unwanted bogus e mails that say they are from microsoft. been getting
them for about 1 1/2 wks now some have attachments some dont. i have been
deleting them and a virus was found in two that i checked. i had read the
security update on these being sent, but is there any way to blck them? in
the last 2 days i have recvd approx 14 of them. all addr a little
different, the sender is usually not the same all the time but will be close
to the same names. here are some examples,(i will list who from/subject)
first one: admin/failure. #2. internet system/no subject/ #3.
(e-mail address removed)/virus warning.#4. microsoft network email
deliv/no subject. #5.microsoft public service/newest network critical patch
(it has a attachment with it). i hope im in the correct area for asking
this. i havent had my computer that long so was unsure. if anyone can help i
appreciate it. thanks.
 
Many people are getting the emails at the moment, just keep deleting and/or
blocking. If it gets too much try installing Mailwasher:
http://www.mailwasher.net/
It's free and I have installed it on a friend's computer who was getting
over 200 spam emails a day.
If you just want to set up blocks - in Help in Outlook Express type "Block
Sender" without the quotes and you will find out how to do it.
 
this is my first time using a newsgroup (so be patient :). i have been
recvg unwanted bogus e mails that say they are from microsoft. been getting
them for about 1 1/2 wks now some have attachments some dont. i have been
deleting them and a virus was found in two that i checked. i had read the
security update on these being sent, but is there any way to blck them? in
the last 2 days i have recvd approx 14 of them. all addr a little
different, the sender is usually not the same all the time but will be close
to the same names. here are some examples,(i will list who from/subject)
first one: admin/failure. #2. internet system/no subject/ #3.
(e-mail address removed)/virus warning.#4. microsoft network email
deliv/no subject. #5.microsoft public service/newest network critical patch
(it has a attachment with it). i hope im in the correct area for asking
this. i havent had my computer that long so was unsure. if anyone can help i
appreciate it. thanks.
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May want to try blocking on words in the Subject line instead blocking by
sender.
 
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