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loaded from the cache. This not only has the advantage that the back and forward functions are
suddenly very fast again, but also that a lower data volume needs to be downloaded over the Internet
connection. Furthermore, entries you have made into form fields are generally retained during navigation
in a browser. For websites to function correctly with active site contents, it may however be necessary
to manually refresh the websites regularly (e.g. using F5).
Search
Here you can set which search engine Opera should use in general and for speed dial and how the
speed dial should be displayed.
Under Default search engine you can specify which search engine Opera uses. This is automatically
selected in the search field, in the address bar, when "Search" is selected in the context menu of
selected text and when entering several words in the address bar.
Under Speed dial default search engine you can change the search engine that is displayed by
default in the speed dial page in a new empty tab.
E-Mail and Chat
Outlook Express
Windows XP:
You can change the font here which is displayed in the application title bar. You can also decide
whether the application should show a splash screen when starting up.
Here you can also configure the security function that blocks executable e-mail attachments. If you do
not wish to have such attachments blocked, you can disable this function. But please note that such
attachments may also contain malware such as viruses that are run when you click them.
Windows Mail
Vista only:
You can change the font here which is displayed in the application title bar. You can also decide
whether the application should show a splash screen when starting up.
Here you can also configure the security function that blocks executable e-mail attachments. If you do
not wish to have such attachments blocked, you can disable this function. But please note that such
attachments may also contain malware such as viruses that are run when you click them.
Office Outlook
Windows 7:
Under Minimize Outlook you can select whether Outlook 2003/XP should, when minimizing the
window, create an icon either in the taskbar or in the taskbar notification area (beside the clock). If you
opt for the notification area, turn on the Minimize Outlook to notification area option.
Under E-Mail Attachment Security click the Settings button to open a window in which you can
specify which file attachment types are automatically blocked.