Outlook and Outlook Express
Closing the Preview Pane in

Microsoft’s Outlook and Outlook Express can inadvertently help viruses get a foothold on your computer.

If your Inbox displays a “preview” of each selected email at the bottom of the window, then you are using a feature called the Preview Pane. Unfortunately, the Preview Pane’s ability to display the contents of your email also gives viruses a chance to come to life as soon as the email is selected. To remedy this possibility, simply turn the Preview Pane off.

1. In Outlook, select View from the menu at the top of the window, then click Preview Pane. This deactivates the Preview Pane.

2. In Outlook Express, select View from the menu at the top of the window, then click Layout. In the control box that appears, click to remove the checkmark from the Show Preview Pane box.