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Old 01-17-2006, 08:56 AM   #2 (permalink)
oshwyn5
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.eml is the email extension used by outlook express for saved emails (not ones still in the program )saved to an external location (desktop, my documents)
Readme is usually the name given to instructions included with something such as a program, usually readme.txt
to get you to read it.
Given that this is readme.eml , it would appear to be an email file that someone wants you to open . This may be risky as it may contain a virus. If you just want to delete it, boot to safe mode, delete it and empty the recycle bin.
If it reappears on reboot you probably are already infected.
Run a full system scan after updating with your antivirus.
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