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Originally posted by JackSpratts
send it to notepad. i like that.
- js.
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OK, here is another one of my "How-To's" From the Old Board
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Those are not Music Files (MP3) they are VBS Scripts!
Read this posting own how to prevent them from opening again.
Also you should get a "Good" virus scanner and keep it running, at least while you downloading! (I use Norton Anti-Virus myself)
My scanner won't even let me open VBS Scripts! - And keep your Virus definitions updated!
Also Zone Alarm can protect your e-mail from VBS Scripts!
Below is a previous posting I made on a “fix” to this problem
Beware Of *.vbs Ext. Files!
What you have done is downloaded a VBS script that was masquerading as an MP3 (Song Name.mp3.vbs).
Here is a fix for your "Songs " problem! 
Changing the Default Action for VBS Scripts to Edit
Instead of losing all file associations, you can change the default action for .VBS, .VBE, .JS, .JSE and .WSH files. When installed, these extensions are configured to default to 'Open'. If this default action is changed to 'Edit', scripts will open in a text editor instead of executing, which effectively renders them harmless.
To change the default action for these three extensions:
1) Open up 'Windows Explorer'
2) Under the 'View' menu select 'Options…' or 'Folder Options…'
3) Single click on the 'File Types' tab
4) Scroll down the list until you find 'VBScript Script File'. Single click on it and click the 'Edit…' button
5) Where it says 'Actions' look for 'Edit'. Single click on it and then click the button that says 'Set Default'
6) Click the 'Close' button
7) Repeat steps 4-6 for 'VBScript Encoded Script File' (skip this step if it is not listed)
8) Repeat steps 4-6 for 'JScript Script File'
9) Repeat steps 4-6 for 'JScript Encoded Script File'
10) Repeat steps 4-6 for 'Windows Scripting Host Settings File'
Now VBS scripts, which is how these virii are spreading, will just open harmlessly in notepad. Problem solved.
After neutering the Script Files you can go to your shared folder and delete the little buggers!!
NOTE: When searching for mp3's, make sure you've clicked on the audio radio button beneath the search area on the search page. This way .vbs files won't even show up in the first place and you should be okay. (Thank You gogostop for pointing me in the right direction)
And after changing the default for your VBS Scripts read this -
You should learn to practice "Safe Downloading"
Check this out
http://cgi-bin.streamcastnetworks.co...ID4/2432.html#
I found this "fix" by doing a search for "VBS Scripts" at http://google.com/ which is an excellent source for finding answers to many questions including program errors!
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Don't bother trying the link... It pointed to the other posting above...