Like I said, the best way to beat viruses is to avoid them. Forward an email claiming to be warning of a virus to everyone you know, especially if it specifically asks you to do so. Get some Anti-Virus Software. There are lots of shareware versions and free demos available if you want to try before you buy. Cheyenne Innoculan McAfee Anti-Virus Norton AntiVirus Find out if a virus warning is a hoax or not.
Hoaxes are a whole other problem in themselves.