Pop quiz, which one(s) activate virus?

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George

If an attachment is received by email (let's assume using OutlookXP on a
WinXP-pro system), which below can actually launch a virus.

1. Double clicking filename.exe. (just warming up, skip this, we all know
this can activate a virus)

2. Double clicking a filename.ZIP so windows will show the names of files
are packed into the zip. Can this under any circumstances let a virus
execute?

3. After above, clicking EXTRACT so the files are unzipped and put in a
folder of choice on the PC. Can this under any circumstances let a virus
execute? Even if there's an executable file in the unzipped batch, wouldn't
unzipping be safe as long as I don't DOUBLE-CLICK the ____.exe file?



Thanks
 
Oops, the first sentence is a QUESTION, in case not clear and should read...

If an attachment is received by email (let's assume using OutlookXP on a
WinXP-pro system. which choices (1, 2, or 3) below can actually trigger a
virus? ....
 
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