JV>Since most macro-virusses change the NORMAL.DOT, could it be as simple as 
to
JV>render it read-only ? Once you are sure it doesn't need any changes...
I maintain that it's a good idea to keep all project-related 
work in named client- or project- templates, and to delete 
NORMAL.DOT daily as a matter of principle. Normal.dot is a desk-
blotter - useful for doodling.
From: christopher.greaves@pro-mail.com
      christopher.greaves@ablelink.org
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