..JPG files are mostly harmless, and for the few that aren't, your antivirus
will block it. I'm not sure how to keep images from showing.
Try Tools, Options, Read, "Read all messages in plain text".
Also, Tools, Options, Security, "Block images..."
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Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail)
"TexasSmile" <TexasSmile@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:BC4CE22F-6324-426F-94F3-9140837B84C4@xxxxxx
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> SO...can I stop it???
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> "Gary VanderMolen" wrote:
> Quote:
>> Attachments don't open automatically, unless it is a .jpg picture.
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>> Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail)
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>> "TexasSmile" <TexasSmile@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:C08EABB8-2B3D-4255-A231-CF686B2A77B8@xxxxxx Quote:
>> > When I open an email in Windows Mail (Vista), if it has an attachment, the
>> > attachment opens at the bottom of the email. It still has the paperclip that
>> > I can click on and look at the attachment.
>> >
>> > I am afraid that sometime I am going to open an email that has a virus in
>> > the attachment, and with it opening automatically, I will get the virus.
>> >
>> > Is there a way to set it up so that it doesn't open automatically?
>> >
>> > Thank you
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