How to Disable JScript and VBScript in Outlook Express

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The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Outlook Express versions 4.0, 4.01, 4.01 Service Pack 1, 4.01 Service Pack 2, 5, 5.01 for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Outlook Express versions 4.0, 4.01, 4.01 Service Pack 1, 4.01 Service Pack 2, 5, 5.01 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
  • Microsoft Outlook Express version 5.01 for Windows 98
  • Microsoft Outlook Express version 5.01 for Windows 98 Second Edition


SUMMARY

Scripting in Outlook Express is enabled by default and executes when you open a message or preview it in the Preview Pane. This article describes how to use the Security Zones feature to disable the use of VBScript and JScript in Outlook Express HTML-format e-mail messages and newsgroup posts.


MORE INFORMATION

To disable scripting in Outlook Express:

Outlook Express 4.x for Windows 98/95 and Windows NT 4.0

  1. Start Outlook Express.


  2. On the Tools menu, click Options, and then click the Security tab.


  3. In the Zone box, click Restricted sites, and then click Settings.


  4. When you are notified that you are about to change the security settings, click OK.


  5. In the Security dialog box, click Custom level.


  6. In the Security Settings dialog box, click Disable under Active scripting in the Scripting area.


  7. Click OK, click Yes, click OK, and then click OK.


Outlook Express 5 for Windows 98/95 and Windows 2000

  1. Start Outlook Express.


  2. On the Tools menu, click Options, and then click the Security tab.


  3. In the Zone box, click Restricted Sites, and then click OK.


  4. Start Internet Explorer, and then click Internet Options on the Tools menu.


  5. Click the Security tab, click Restricted sites, and then click Custom level.


  6. In the Security Settings dialog box, click Disable under Active scripting in the Scripting area.


  7. Click OK, click Yes, click OK, and then click OK.


Additional query words:

Keywords : kbenv outexw95 outexnt win98
Version : WINDOWS:2000,4.0,4.01,4.01 Service Pack 1,4.01 Service Pack 2,5,5.01; Win98:5.01
Platform : WINDOWS Win98
Issue type : kbhowto


Last Reviewed: December 10, 1999
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