Turn off Preview Pane option entirely

[Brett]

I have tried to diable the preview pane in Outlook 2002
via the /nopreview switch in both the shortcut and the
registry change :

Click Start, and then click Run.
In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
Locate the following registry key:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{00020D75-0000-0000-C000-
000000000046}\Shell\Open\Command

In the right pane, right-click Default, and then click
Modify.
Type "C:\Programs\MICROSOFT\Office\OUTLOOK.EXE"/nopreview
in the Edit String dialog box, and then click OK.
On the Registry menu, click Exit.
Restart Outlook 2000.

Neither work, both still allow for the preview pane to be
turned on and off at the end users discreation. Is there
any way to permenantly turn this off?

It is a huge problem in my office as my end users
disregard the instructions to not use it and therefore
spread virusus across my network constantly.

Any help out there?

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

If your users are spreading viruses across your network, Outlook's preview
pane is the least of your worries.

1. Use an up to date AV solution.
2. Educate your users on proper email usage.
3. Get a knowledgeable admin who knows how to secure a network.


--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. Due to
the (insert latest virus name here) virus, all mail sent to my personal
account will be deleted without reading.

After searching google.groups.com and finding no answer, Brett asked:

| I have tried to diable the preview pane in Outlook 2002
| via the /nopreview switch in both the shortcut and the
| registry change :
|
| Click Start, and then click Run.
| In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
| Locate the following registry key:
| HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{00020D75-0000-0000-C000-
| 000000000046}\Shell\Open\Command
|
| In the right pane, right-click Default, and then click
| Modify.
| Type "C:\Programs\MICROSOFT\Office\OUTLOOK.EXE"/nopreview
| in the Edit String dialog box, and then click OK.
| On the Registry menu, click Exit.
| Restart Outlook 2000.
|
| Neither work, both still allow for the preview pane to be
| turned on and off at the end users discreation. Is there
| any way to permenantly turn this off?
|
| It is a huge problem in my office as my end users
| disregard the instructions to not use it and therefore
| spread virusus across my network constantly.
|
| Any help out there?

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

The command should be:

"C:\Programs\MICROSOFT\Office\OUTLOOK.EXE" /nopreview

with a space before the switch.

Milly's right about Outlook not being the culprit behind viruses spreading.

 

[Guest]

Jee thanks for the insult, and education doesnt work if
people dont follow directions.

-----Original Message-----
If your users are spreading viruses across your network, Outlook's preview
pane is the least of your worries.

1. Use an up to date AV solution.
2. Educate your users on proper email usage.
3. Get a knowledgeable admin who knows how to secure a network.


--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. Due to
the (insert latest virus name here) virus, all mail sent to my personal
account will be deleted without reading.

After searching google.groups.com and finding no answer, Brett asked:

| I have tried to diable the preview pane in Outlook 2002
| via the /nopreview switch in both the shortcut and the
| registry change :
|
| Click Start, and then click Run.
| In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
| Locate the following registry key:
| HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{00020D75-0000-0000-C000-
| 000000000046}\Shell\Open\Command
|
| In the right pane, right-click Default, and then click
| Modify.
|

Type "C:\Programs\MICROSOFT\Office\OUTLOOK.EXE"/nopreview

 

[Guest]

I used the switch properly, it does not work. and you're
wrong about the viral spreading it is the emails, if you
had an y info on how my network is built you would
understand, but thanks for the attempt.

 

[Roady [MVP]]

When you are running Outlook with the E-mail Security Update (included in
Service Pack 3) and leave the default security settings in tact there is no
way the Preview Pane can automatically spread virusses. The Preview Pane is
more secure than actually open the message.

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
www.howto-outlook.com

Tips of the month:
-Navigation Pane Tips & Tricks
-Create an Office 2003 CD slipstreamed with Service Pack 1

-----

 

[Brett]

THANK YOU SO MUCH, that information is just what I needed,
now I dont have to worry about the silly pane anymore.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU, and thanks for not taking a
shot at me

-----Original Message-----
When you are running Outlook with the E-mail Security Update (included in
Service Pack 3) and leave the default security settings in tact there is no
way the Preview Pane can automatically spread virusses. The Preview Pane is
more secure than actually open the message.

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
www.howto-outlook.com

Tips of the month:
-Navigation Pane Tips & Tricks
-Create an Office 2003 CD slipstreamed with Service Pack 1

-----

I used the switch properly, it does not work. and you're
wrong about the viral spreading it is the emails, if you
had an y info on how my network is built you would
understand, but thanks for the attempt.
Type "C:\Programs\MICROSOFT\Office\OUTLOOK.EXE"/nopreview

.

 

[Roady [MVP]]

You're welcome! (on both things mentioned) ;-)

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
www.howto-outlook.com

Tips of the month:
-Navigation Pane Tips & Tricks
-Create an Office 2003 CD slipstreamed with Service Pack 1

-----

THANK YOU SO MUCH, that information is just what I needed,
now I dont have to worry about the silly pane anymore.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU, and thanks for not taking a
shot at me

-----Original Message-----
When you are running Outlook with the E-mail Security Update (included in
Service Pack 3) and leave the default security settings in tact there is no
way the Preview Pane can automatically spread virusses. The Preview Pane is
more secure than actually open the message.

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
www.howto-outlook.com

Tips of the month:
-Navigation Pane Tips & Tricks
-Create an Office 2003 CD slipstreamed with Service Pack 1

-----

I used the switch properly, it does not work. and you're
wrong about the viral spreading it is the emails, if you
had an y info on how my network is built you would
understand, but thanks for the attempt.
-----Original Message-----
The command should be:

"C:\Programs\MICROSOFT\Office\OUTLOOK.EXE" /noprevie w

with a space before the switch.

Milly's right about Outlook not being the culprit behind
viruses spreading.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of
Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers



I have tried to diable the preview pane in Outlook 2002
via the /nopreview switch in both the shortcut and the
registry change :

Click Start, and then click Run.
In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
Locate the following registry key:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{00020D75-0000-0000-C000-
000000000046}\Shell\Open\Command

In the right pane, right-click Default, and then click
Modify.

Type "C:\Programs\MICROSOFT\Office\OUTLOOK.EXE"/nopreview
in the Edit String dialog box, and then click OK.
On the Registry menu, click Exit.
Restart Outlook 2000.

Neither work, both still allow for the preview pane to
be
turned on and off at the end users discreation. Is there
any way to permenantly turn this off?

It is a huge problem in my office as my end users
disregard the instructions to not use it and therefore
spread virusus across my network constantly.

Any help out there?


.

.

 

[Brian Tillman]

Jee thanks for the insult, and education doesnt work if
people dont follow directions.

Then you fire them. That's what happens in most companies with intransigent
employees.