It's a spammer. It probably wasn't sent from your address. Your address was probably spoofed.

How did they get my address - I thought is was quite unique?

Anytime you send an e-mail and someone forwards it without removing your address, it is out there for anyone to grab. That's why it is so important not to forward e-mails with the prior addresses still visible.

But, what about the Trojan? Can someone actually be using my computer.........Hacker?

that can a serious infection you need to install, update and run full scan with malwarebytes immediately.
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

it will give you a log if you would please post it so we can see what all it finds you may need to go to one of the help forums for clean up.
there are many forms of trojan downloader agent

It's probably nothing to worry about. I've gotten this type of weird email a number of times. It wouldn't hurt to do the scan suggested by ravencajun, but mainly...just relax.

She HAS a trojan on her machine I think many of you may have missed this very important part of her message She had a 2 part question. Get that malwarebytes scan done asap and report back with the log please.

always pay attention at the mention of a trojan!!

also you did not mention what antivirus program found the infection please give the names of your security programs, are they all fully updated and are they running regular scans?

ravencajun-
You're right...she does need to take care of that problem immediately. I missed that critical part of the message by skimming too fast.

I will point out to her, however, that the Trojan likely has nothing to do with the weird email that was described in the main part of her post, but her concern about it coincidentally and fortunately helped her discover a Trojan.

Ravencajun,

Last night I did another scan, It was very slow.
I use Charter's High speed internet Security Suiet. It comes with my internet service.
This trojan is not listed in their definitions.
To be honest I have run into it previously and thought if they didn't do anything with it, it must not be serious. It was the email that allerted me to a possible connection.

I also get some notices that say something that is acting as a server wants access. I always click deny!

The following is the report after last night's scan.
I really apperciate your concern and helpfulness!
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Scanning Report
25 August 2009 20:30:53 - 21:55:14
Computer name: D2JGNZB1
Scanning type: Scan target
Target: C:\

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Result
No malware found

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Riskware found
Downloader.Win32.Agent.q (Riskware)
C:\14B5.tmp

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Statistics
Scanned:
Files: 132306
Not scanned: 21
Result:
Viruses: 0
Spyware: 0
Suspicious items: 0
Riskware: 1
Actions:
Disinfected: 0
Renamed: 0
Deleted: 0
Quarantined: 0
Failed: 0
Boot Sectors:
Scanned: 2
Infected: 0
Suspicious items: 0
Disinfected: 0
Files not scanned:
Cannot open file (click here for more info) C:\PAGEFILE.SYS
Cannot open file (click here for more info) C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\AVP427.TMP
Cannot open file (click here for more info) C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\AVP428.TMP
Cannot open file (click here for more info) C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\DEFAULT
Cannot open file (click here for more info) C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SAM.LOG
Cannot open file (click here for more info) C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\DEFAULT.LOG
Cannot open file (click here for more info) C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SAM
Cannot open file (click here for more info) C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SECURITY
Cannot open file (click here for more info) C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SECURITY.LOG
Cannot open file (click here for more info) C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SOFTWARE
Cannot open file (click here for more info) C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SOFTWARE.LOG
Cannot open file (click here for more info) C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM
Cannot open file (click here for more info) C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM.LOG
Scanning of C:\WINDOWS\Installer\149cc.msp\stream 574 was aborted [F-Secure AVP]
Scanning of C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\FSAUA\content\70Software_PSC800\34\program\inst\fsma_7.80-127260.windows.fip\fsma\x86-windows\ILAUNCHR.EXE was aborted [F-Secure AVP]
Scanning of C:\i386\DRIVER.CAB was aborted [F-Secure AVP]
Cannot open a file in archive C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\JUDITH HOESCHEN\LOCAL SETTINGS\APPLICATION DATA\IDENTITIES\(4E3254D7-522A-412A-9296-3F4767B3A2CB)\MICROSOFT\OUTLOOK EXPRESS\ANGUSHIRE MEDOWS.DBX
Cannot open a file in archive C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\JUDITH HOESCHEN\LOCAL SETTINGS\APPLICATION DATA\IDENTITIES\(4E3254D7-522A-412A-9296-3F4767B3A2CB)\MICROSOFT\OUTLOOK EXPRESS\COMPUTER HELPS AND TIPS.DBX
Cannot open a file in archive C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\JUDITH HOESCHEN\LOCAL SETTINGS\APPLICATION DATA\IDENTITIES\(4E3254D7-522A-412A-9296-3F4767B3A2CB)\MICROSOFT\OUTLOOK EXPRESS\INBOX.DBX
Cannot open a file in archive C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\JUDITH HOESCHEN\LOCAL SETTINGS\APPLICATION DATA\IDENTITIES\(4E3254D7-522A-412A-9296-3F4767B3A2CB)\MICROSOFT\OUTLOOK EXPRESS\HAYJUDO50.DBX
Cannot open a file in archive C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\JUDITH HOESCHEN\LOCAL SETTINGS\APPLICATION DATA\IDENTITIES\(2C545ACC-8A17-4851-B0AB-238D63125F07)\MICROSOFT\OUTLOOK EXPRESS\INBOX.DBX

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Options
Definitions version:
Viruses: 2009-08-25_08
Spyware: 2009-08-25_08
Scanning Engines:
F-Secure AVP: 7.00.171, 2009-08-25
F-Secure Hydra: 4.00.9271, 2009-08-25
Scanning options:
Scan all files
Scan inside archives
Actions:
Viruses: Ask after scan
Spyware: Ask after scan

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Error information
"Cannot open file" error occurred:
The "Cannot open file" error message means that the scanner was unable to open a file and that this file was not scanned. You can normally ignore this error message as there are many reasons for this message that do not imply a security threat, including:
The file was a system file. System files are protected by the operation system by design. You can ignore this message in this case.
You do not have permission to read the file. To scan the file, log in with a user account with sufficient permissions (for example the computer's administrator account) and rescan.
The file was in use by an application when the scan was performed. To scan this file, close all applications and rescan.

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please do the malwarebytes scan as recommended antivirus programs will not always clean trojans, malwarebytes is the best out there it is what we use in the clean up help forums. If you choose not to do so I can not help you.
did you notice how much of your scan was not able to be completed? that is often due to malware blocking the action of the programs on the pc so that they can not find or clean the malware. That is very common when a pc is infected, many can not even download or install new antimalware programs or visit online scanning sites.

you Should be worried about any trojan more than the email message. I suggest you read up on the things that can be done with trojans. You asked if someone could have control of your pc well trojans are how those kinds of things happen.
Trojan horse (computing)

Here is the link to one of the fourms I am on you can see how often we use malwarebytes and how successful it is. Feel free to register there and ask for help.
HijackThis Logs

Ravencajun,
I don't know if I downloaded the right thing. I followed your link and ended up with PCTools Spyware Doctor. It did a scan, but only takes care of it if I order the product. Was that the wrong download?
I couldn't figure out how to copy the report, but it said I have 7 threats and 40 infections. None of those were ranked with the most serious marking (red.) When I looked at the details on each one "Adware" was mentioned on most of them. Isn't that what I just downloaded from CNET?

I also checked that forum, and it is so far over my head that it is scarry!

no I have no idea how you got that program from the malwarebytes link all that is on the page is the malwarebytes but here is another link to it. You want the malwarebytes, which is free, it will offer you to purchase it but you just select to have the free one.
Welcome Malwarebytes Anti-Malware users

the link I provided in my original post on this thread also has the direct link to the malwarebytes home page which has a download button.

the other forum can look scary but the people are all extremely nice and will help step by step when someone needs help so don't worry if we find you need to go there I will help you get started.

here are the directions we give for use with malwarebytes it might help you understand how to use it better.

please download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware to your desktop.

* Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
* At the end, be sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish.
* If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.
* Once the program has loaded, select Perform full scan, then click Scan.
* When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
* Be sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.
* When completed, a log will open in Notepad. Please save it to a convenient location. The log can also be found here: C:\Documents and Settings\Username\Application Data\Malwarebytes\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\Logs\log-date.txt
* Please post contents of that file in your next reply.

Before I even go to that site, do I need to uninstall the wrong one?

I'm Back! And I feel so squeaky clean!

I un-installed the wrong one that in put in earlier LOL
First try - they offered a $10 coupon code!
Second try - They offered it FREE!
Third try worked! LOL

Ravencajun,
I found the Download you sugested and have it installed - then ran it. It took forever, but I got a couple hours of sleep during the scan.

Thank you so much for all your help!
Good Night! I'm going to bed! I'll check back in the morning.
Here is a copy of the report.
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Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.40
Database version: 2702
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3

8/27/2009 3:52:31 AM
mbam-log-2009-08-27 (03-52-31).txt

Scan type: Full Scan (C:\:)
Objects scanned: 162722
Time elapsed: 2 hour(s), 11 minute(s), 26 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 3
Registry Values Infected: 0
Registry Data Items Infected: 0
Folders Infected: 1
Files Infected: 4

Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Infected:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\"0ed403e8-470a-4a8a-85a4-d7688cfe39a3> (Adware.Gamevance) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\"b64f4a7c-97c9-11da-8bde-f66bad1e3f3a> (Rogue.WinAntiVirus) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Outerinfo (Adware.PurityScan) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Registry Values Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data Items Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Folders Infected:
C:\Documents and Settings\Judith Hoeschen\Start Menu\Programs\Internet Speed Monitor (Adware.AdSponsor) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Files Infected:
C:\Documents and Settings\Judith Hoeschen\Start Menu\Programs\Internet Speed Monitor\Check Now.lnk (Adware.AdSponsor) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\Judith Hoeschen\Start Menu\Programs\Internet Speed Monitor\Uninstall.lnk (Adware.AdSponsor) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Yazzle1552OinUninstaller.exe (Adware.PurityScan) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ieupdates.exe.tmp (Adware.Agent) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

excellent work you did good and yes I would have said to remove the other program.

Let me know if all seems well it looks like malwarebytes got you cleaned up. Please keep that program, update it and run it weekly, it is an excellent program.

also if you do not have spywareblaster on your pc I highly recommend it also, there are no scans to do all you do is open it weekly hit update then hit enable all protection and it just sits there silently protecting you. It is also free.

I would make sure your current antivirus program is functioning properly and is able to do full scans. I would do an online scan on occasion to double check.
SpywareBlaster

ESET Online Scanner

just as a precaution I think you might want to change your passwords on some of your more sensitive stuff like that email account for example, be sure you do create very strong passwords especially for email accounts, never use real words use a combo of numbers and letters in a non sense order.
like last 4 digits of your phone number then the initials of your spouse or child, adding in characters helps $#*