Hi,
If you want Outlook to download internet images automatically, please check how the following options are configured under File > Options > Trust Center > Trust Center Settings > Automatic Download:

Try disabling the option and then see whether this issue continues.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Steve Fan
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