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Old July 3rd 04, 11:24 PM
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Default If I don't use outlook express, can worms still use it?

On Sat, 03 Jul 2004 10:03:54 -0500, "Mostly Me (MM)"
wrote:

Hi,

Uninstall it via add/remove programs. It should be listed as Microsoft
Outlook Express. (First, look for updates to OE that are listed in
add/remove programs and remove those.)

Then go to the Windows Setup tab in add/remove programs and uncheck the
box next to address book to uninstall that from your system.


Done. Thanks - I didn't think of looking under "microsoft"!

If you prefer not to uninstall OE and don't use it, then still remove
the address book, open OE and remove any and all accounts that may be
set-up and set your firewall to always deny OE access to the internet
and local network if you're on one.

That address book has been unchecked for a long time (didn't
even know it meant OE)... If anyone here ever wants to use
OE, they can reinstall it from disk or download a newer
version.



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