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Thread ID: 25594	2002-10-07 19:53:00	Paranoia re unknown sender and how to delete	Maryann (2010)	Press F1

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86903	2002-10-07 19:53:00	When e-mails are in "Inbox", to delete them, they have to be highlighted. Once highlighted, does this actually OPEN the mail? I have FROM and SUBJECT bar right down at the bottom, so can't SEE the message..... but have noticed today, that once highlighted, the envelope is OPEN. Won't that let a virus in ? The "Unknown" one looks like a message from a friend....but dont know any one by those initials. It is 2nd down on the list, still "closed". Does this make sense....trying to make it easy to understand. Know the meaning of paranoia, ....too beautiful a day for that....just kidding. Appreciate any help. Also have another question regarding ordinary computer techniques.....do you answer those too.?? Will post later.	Maryann (2010)
86904	2002-10-07 20:05:00	If there is an attachment, better safe than sorry, just delete it. The main problem with Outlook and Outlook Express is that if you are using the preview pane, the virus may open automatically. You can turn the preview pane on or on by choosing View :: Preview Pane on the menu up the top. From memory, the emails will only show as unread (open envelope) if you click on them and the preview pane in turned on, or if you open them completely.	honeylaser (814)
86905	2002-10-07 20:07:00	> When e-mails are in "Inbox", to delete them, they > have to be highlighted. > Once highlighted, does this actually OPEN the mail? > I have FROM and SUBJECT bar right down at the > e bottom, so can't SEE the message..... > but have noticed today, that once highlighted, the > envelope is OPEN. > Won't that let a virus in ? Yes, it can let a virus in, especially having the preview window at the bottom (even if it's down the bottom the preview is displayed). You need to turn the Preview window off. What email program are you using? Outlook? Outlook Express? If you can post back with which one you use, I can try to explain how to turn the preview off. Once the preview is off, you can safely delete the email just by highlighting (don't double-click because that will also open the email) and deleting. > Also have another question regarding ordinary > ry computer techniques.....do you answer those too.?? What other questions do you have? Don't hold back on any questions - we're here to help with whatever we can :) Mike.	Mike (15)
86906	2002-10-07 20:08:00	If you have Preview pane selected and it sounds as if you have then it will open the message when you click on the header. If you click on the divider and drag up you will see the opened message in the lower pane. To select a message and delete without opening it select View tab at the top and go to Layout Remove the tick from preview pane and Apply and Ok	Jim B (153)
86907	2002-10-07 20:54:00	"honeylaser and "Mike.... is Jim B's answer what you guys mean too? B-) You are all just GREAT!!! Cool as!!! And quick...Wow!! Would have taken me ages with Jeeves or whatever. Yes, I am on Outlook Express. Always remember, I only have a computer that sneaked thru the pre-historic period....Windows 95. ;\ ;\ ;\ O.K....how can I delete complete letters from Microsoft Works. They are printed...finished. The way I write, including waxing lyrical with prose ( must be the spring-time) I'll end up with a clogged, breathless computer!! ;) Like a tidy "work space".	Maryann (2010)
86908	2002-10-07 20:58:00	Maryann.. do you have any virus software installed? Perhaps you should look at taking the extra measure and getting some protection. Just don't forget to set the signature updates to upload every day so that you get all of the latest virus protection. It will certainly give you peace of mind! You can download AVG from here (www.grisoft.com 47f)	honeylaser (814)
86909	2002-10-07 21:12:00	OH HECK......I GOTTA B.I.G problem now......did what you suggested....bar gone...HOW DO I READ MESSAGES....???? Stupid thing is now refusing to open message, even when highlighted. Must be "spring fever"...I'll get up of the floor and stop the hysterical laughter.......but I cant get to you all........................HELP HELP	Maryann (2010)
86910	2002-10-07 21:17:00	Yes....have AVG and regularly update......but HELP!!! Get me "outta" dis place....cant READ messages now. I must just be "TROUBLE"....S..O...R...R..Y!!	Maryann (2010)
86911	2002-10-07 21:18:00	ROFLMAO :D Double-click on the message you want to read (the same as you double-click on an icon on your desktop to start a program), and the message should open in a new window quite readable :) HTH Mike.	Mike (15)
86912	2002-10-07 21:44:00	Oh....thanks....I'm still rolling around here.!!! :) :) :) What a hoot!! What on EARTH does ROFLMAO mean??? Don't laugh too much.....I don't know....must be dumb!! AND....HTH....speak the speak to me, guys!! ANYWAY.....thankyou. Enjoy this beautiful N.Z spring day....AND....please answer my other query....re Microsoft Works. As a thankyou to you all....imagine a lovely chunk of home made apple pie and a cup of tea or coffee....let your imagination run riot!! Enjoy. DONT FORGET, please.....how to delete letters from M.Works!!!	Maryann (2010)
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