Outlook and .exe files

[Rick]

Why does Microsoft send out e-mails with patches that
are ".exe" files? If you use Outlook for e-mails, Outlook
blocks access to ".exe" files as potentially dangerous.
How does one go about accessing the file? I have searched
Microsofts web site and have been unable to find the
files that have been e-mailed.

 

[Patricia Cardoza - MVP Outlook]

This is a virus. Microsoft will NEVER send out patches via email. This is a
virus that is spoofing the from address. This is why they block exe files in
Outlook.

 

[neo [mvp outlook]]

Microsoft never ever sends messages with executables. What you are seeing
is the work of a virus/worm known as Gibe-F or Swen. Just delete and be
thankful that enhanced security protected you from a costly mistake.

Cheers,
/Neo

PS - FWIW, Microsoft never sends any type of patches for its products
through e-mail.