Tony, it's not a virus. These things are a real PITA and the only way to get rid of them is to run programs such as malware bites and Advanced System Care, both of which are free.

Lately, one of the forums I frequent, apparently either got hacked, or they sold my email address to some spam-spewing company. I get 20 to 30 emails a day now that are in the same format, all of which are trying to sell me crap. Despite the fact that I block them, more come in every day, of course, using a different address, but in the identical format. Just pisses me off!

Gary