Preview Pane - Virus Worms

[Guest]

Can anyone tell me if you have preview pane on with the
default of marking messages as read does this mean that
it is opened? Reason I am asking is that if the email
contains is a worm does it then mean its activated?
Thanks

 

[Guest]

Yes, if it is a virus that doesn't need to be actually
opened (ie, not an attachment but actually imbedded in
the message). Not using the preview pane is considered
good virus protection procedure and is listed on most
virus protection "tip" lists.

Leigh