I have received email like this also. I asked the friend who was sending these if she actually sent the email and she said yes. She uses hotmail and had to change to Netscape--that's when the strange emails started! I can't open them either. I'm thinking it has something to do with security settings? Don't know for sure. Thanks, Betty North >> Larry writes: >> >> <<I am receiving e-mails with subject: >> message3.txt or message2.txt >> they are coming with different numbers: 2- 3- 5 - 12 >> etc..all are from family and friends..... >> >> I can not open those e-mails ! > > ++++++++++ > > > > > > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.289 / Virus Database: 265.4.5 - Release Date: 12/3/2004 The NOSPIN Group is now accepting donatations to continue providing PCSOFT and our website. Visit http://freepctech.com to donate using Paypal