Manual

196 E-mail
Windows XP
1 Click Start → Programs → Outlook Express .
2 Click Tools → Options → Security tab.
3 Under Download Images , click Block images and other external content
in HTML e-mail
.
Viruses and Phishing
You can choose from the following options to secure your e-mail messages
from viruses and phishing:
• Install an antivirus program.
• Read e-mail messages in plain text.
• Verify that attachments are from a secure source.
• Do not open attachments with an extension of
.exe .
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about reducing spam in your e-
mail messages, see "Block spam and other unwanted e-mail" in
Windows Help and Support:
click Start or → Help and
Support.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about reducing spam in your e-
mail messages, see "Viewing e-mail images that are blocked" in
Outlook Express Help.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about virus protection, see
"Using Antivirus Software
" on page 256.