Spam is and e-mail that is massively sent out. Usually one computer will send out hundreds (if not thousands) of e-mails to any random addesses. They can be sent to any random name to any well known e-mail address (Example: random@yahoo.com, person@hotmail.com, etc). They can be quite annoying and sometimes they can carry a virus. Below I have removal instructions and ways to block them.

As stated above some spam may carry viruses, others just carry an advertisement to view their site... But how can you tell what's good and what's bad... How do you stop them? I have some tips below to help you with these various questions:

• Only open e-mails sent from people you know.
• If you see an advertisement immediately delete the e-mail.
• Microsoft will NEVER e-mail you about ANYTHING
• Even if an e-mail says your name, it can STILL be spam.

Some e-mail programs have a "Spam Box" or an option to block an address. I personally use Yahoo! Mail, and find it quite easy to use, it even comes with a free "Spam Box" to block annoying e-mails. To block an address is hard to explain. Try some of the following steps:

• Right click the e-mail and see if you can find "Ignore" or "Block" address. highlight an e-mail and then choose Tools (or Options).