How to prevent programs/scripts to run from email automatically in MS Outlook?

  1. In Outlook, on the "Tools" menu, click "Options".

    click Options on the Tools menu

     

  2. Click on the "Security" tab.
  3. Select "Zone Settings..." button.

    Select "Zone Settings..." button

     

  4. Click "OK" button.

    Click "OK" button

     

  5. Click "Restricted sites".
  6. Then click on the "Custom Level..." button.

    Security

     

  7. Mark all "ActiveX controls and plug-ins" options as "Disable".

    Security Settings

     

  8. Same as above.

    Security Settings

     

  9. Using the vertical scroll bar to select "Scripting" and mark all options as "Disable".
  10. In addition, choose "Reset custom settings" to "High".
  11. Click "OK" button.

    Click "OK" button

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