If you have a good anti-virus program this is not a problem. I read ALL of my email in preview pane and never get viruses. Don ____________ I do the same but I also do the Tools, Options, Read, and check Read all messages in plain text. Plus I do have the Preview Pane icon so I can click back and forth if I want to see the subject line better. By having the read all messages in text -- the really gross spam does not show with the pictures (LOL). Judith http://www.agoodread.com Sharing is the key to all our $uccess! -- <Please delete this line and everything below.> To unsub or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/