The default location is a hidden temp folder, within temp internet files,
and as such is cleaned out from time to time
(The OLK folder)
By using Save As, once attachment is opened, to save to a location on your
hd, if you have edited the attachment, the origonal attachment remains in
the mail
Or using one of the attachment utilites available at
www.slipstick.com
"mburke48" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> how do I change the default folder that Outlook saves attachments to?