Outlook sending secret emails?

[msparis]

Hello,

I have Outlook 2003 on WinXP. When I open Outlook and click
send/receive my status bar shows "sending 1 of 2", however, my outbox
is completely empty beforehand. I'd like to know how to get started in
figuring out what these emails are and if I should be concerned.

More details:

This doesn't happen everytime, but after a reboot of my pc. In other
words, I can open and close Outlook five time, but it will only happen
after the first time I open it.

McAfee caught one today with the subject like "not read: online" which
makes me paranoid that a loved one is spying. Said loved one has full
access to the admin of my system.

My McAfee is version 10 and is kept up to date and active. My last
trendmicro scan was a few days ago and it caught some basic adware
stuff only.

I'll be happy to share any further details needed.

Thank you

 

[neo [mvp outlook]]

Try selecting Tools > Options > Preferences tab > Email Options button >
Tracking Options and set the never send a response radio button. (The
subject you supplied sounds like a read receipt.)

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

Also, it sounds like you already have a couple that are trying to send - see
if this page helps on that front:
http://www.outlook-tips.net/howto/delete_rr.htm

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. All
unsolicited mail sent to my personal account will be deleted without
reading.


After furious head scratching, (e-mail address removed) asked:

| Hello,
|
| I have Outlook 2003 on WinXP. When I open Outlook and click
| send/receive my status bar shows "sending 1 of 2", however, my outbox
| is completely empty beforehand. I'd like to know how to get started in
| figuring out what these emails are and if I should be concerned.
|
| More details:
|
| This doesn't happen everytime, but after a reboot of my pc. In other
| words, I can open and close Outlook five time, but it will only happen
| after the first time I open it.
|
| McAfee caught one today with the subject like "not read: online" which
| makes me paranoid that a loved one is spying. Said loved one has full
| access to the admin of my system.
|
| My McAfee is version 10 and is kept up to date and active. My last
| trendmicro scan was a few days ago and it caught some basic adware
| stuff only.
|
| I'll be happy to share any further details needed.
|
| Thank you

 

[msparis]

Response 2: I currently have it set to prompt me for action. I will
change this to "never" and see how it goes. I may need to change this
back, as I occasionally accept/reply to read receipts for specific
business mails.

Response 3: I'm investigating this option now. Keeping my fingers
crossed!

Thanks to both for your help!