Will I download a virus if I have my preview screen on in Outlook.

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When I have my MS Outlook on, and I receive a new message, I am notified of
such. My view mode is such that I can preview the message sent to me.
Because I have this feature on, can I be susceptible to viruses?
 
If you are using Outlook 2003 reading pane, I would say not because of the
steps Microsoft has taken to reduce the attack surface. For example,
scripts behind HTML messages do not run. Outlook will block access to 60
file types that tend to be the most problematic (e.g. EXE, COM, BAT, SCR,
..etc).

Just remember that while MS is taking steps to reduce the attack surface,
you should still take steps to run internet security related products like
antivirus, antispam, personal firewall, .etc and keep it *all* updated with
the latest critical/security patches and service packs.
 
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