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01-09-2008, 03:50 PM
Email software preview windows
Some viruses, called worms, can infect your system without you clicking on attachments - they can execute in the message preview window. Many worms can cause your sensitive information and documents to be transmitted to millions of people. While the preview window is a handy feature, it's safest to turn it off.
To turn off the preview window in Outlook Express:
- Select "View" on the Menu Bar
- Select "Layout"
- Uncheck "Show Preview Pane"
To turn off the preview window in Outlook:
- Select "View" on the Menu Bar
- Select "Preview Pane" if it's not already greyed out
- You may need to repeat this for each top level mail folder
Some viruses, called worms, can infect your system without you clicking on attachments - they can execute in the message preview window. Many worms can cause your sensitive information and documents to be transmitted to millions of people. While the preview window is a handy feature, it's safest to turn it off.
To turn off the preview window in Outlook Express:
- Select "View" on the Menu Bar
- Select "Layout"
- Uncheck "Show Preview Pane"
To turn off the preview window in Outlook:
- Select "View" on the Menu Bar
- Select "Preview Pane" if it's not already greyed out
- You may need to repeat this for each top level mail folder