Virus Protection

geekerati · 12-02-2005, 08:48 PM

Gmail beta, it just keeps getting better for us.

sirlaguna · 12-03-2005, 02:36 AM

Does this soon maen we will be able to send more attachment filetypes like .exe files?

Anonymous · 12-03-2005, 01:09 PM

I hope so I was thinking that too.

Lupine1647 · 12-03-2005, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sirlaguna

Does this soon maen we will be able to send more attachment filetypes like .exe files?

uh maybe, but none of us work at Google so you will have to ask them.

geekerati · 12-05-2005, 02:45 AM

No .exe files are allowed and that's one of the complaints about this virus protection, some say it is redundant. Google's virus protection so far as been from not allowing these executable files.

Quote:

The virus-scanning feature Google Inc. added to its Gmail Web mail service this week has generated concern, bewilderment and disappointment among some users.

The three main complaints being aired in Gmail discussion groups are: The virus-scanning feature can't be turned off.

Gmail's long-standing virus protection -- blocking all executable file attachments -- will remain in place. Finally, Google isn't saying which vendor is providing the antivirus technology.

A Google spokeswoman said that, while Google gives thoughtful consideration to user feedback, for now it has no plans to make the antivirus feature optional, nor does it plan to stop blocking executables. She also declined to identify the source of the antivirus technology Google is using.

Disabling the virus scanning is convenient for users who may occasionally need to mail an infected file for reporting purposes to an antivirus vendor and for users who may regularly handle infected messages if they are, for example, IT professionals involved in antivirus work.

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kcmandava · 12-05-2005, 12:07 PM

I guess they can't afford to continue doing that once they come out of beta.

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