Plain old McAfee mate. Set to update automatically so it maintains the latest database.

Mcafee catches this paticular virus as windows is processing its temp in file. So it never touches your email box. I tested this on several occassions and virus checked my email box afterwards and it definately removed the virus.

Also Mcafee seems to have reduced the inbound viruses i get per month from 26 to 2. Not sure why but id guess some virus companies are making work for them selves and keeping them customers keen.

I run a popular site so i tend to attract viruses. You have to remember that anybody who knows you and has your email addy who then catches a typical worm virus will be sending out emails to all their friends anonomously. They probably wont even know its happening.

This is why Barocca mentioned it, he clearly knows how these things work which is his best defense against them because no single virus checker can catch ever virus out there.

Knowledge is the key to avoiding email viruses. Most work in the same way. Some key steps can be taken to avoid infaction without using a virus checker. For instance, never open emails from strangers. Avoid using outlook your email client as it becomes a primary target for virus makers.

A virus should not panic a user or make him feel ashamed if he gets one. Only a fool would think they are totally immuned and any responsable should have a virus checker installed anyway.

Even then you could still get a virus. Theres no certainties here as anybody who knows how they work will tell you.

All you can do is watch out and dont fall for any stupid subject lines like "Click here to see Bill Clinton naked".

The worst thing you can do when you catch a virus is panic, the next worst thing you can do is fail to tell your friends. If your friends are infacted too the chances are you will be reinfected a week later.

If a mate laughs when you mention it and denies any chance of him having a virus, put him on your high risk list.

Giskard