Outlook Express- cannot open attachments, please help!

[v]

I apologize, this is my first use of newsgroup and I am
probably in the wrong location. My problem is with
Outlook Express, I do have Windows XP, I am not able to
open any attachments sent to me. The message says OE has
blocked unsafe attachment...... I have looked and looked
to try and find somewhere to unblock, change setting etc.
without success. I would really appreciate anyones
help. And again, I apologize if I am in the wrong
newsgroup.
Thanks.
V

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

If you are sure that the attachment is safe to download or open, use the following method:

Turn off the Do not allow attachments to be saved or opened that could potentially be a virus option:

Start Outlook Express.
On the Tools menu, click Options.
Click the Security tab, click to clear the Do not allow attachments to be saved or opened that could potentially be a virus check box under Virus Protection, and then click OK.

Cannot Open E-Mail Attachments in Outlook Express After You Install SP1:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=329570


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I apologize, this is my first use of newsgroup and I am
probably in the wrong location. My problem is with
Outlook Express, I do have Windows XP, I am not able to
open any attachments sent to me. The message says OE has
blocked unsafe attachment...... I have looked and looked
to try and find somewhere to unblock, change setting etc.
without success. I would really appreciate anyones
help. And again, I apologize if I am in the wrong
newsgroup.
Thanks.
V

 

[purplehaz]

In outlook express - tools, options, security tab, uncheck: do not allow
attachments..........

 

[v]

Ramesh-Thank you

-----Original Message-----
If you are sure that the attachment is safe to download

or open, use the following method:

Turn off the Do not allow attachments to be saved or

opened that could potentially be a virus option:

Start Outlook Express.
On the Tools menu, click Options.
Click the Security tab, click to clear the Do not allow

attachments to be saved or opened that could potentially
be a virus check box under Virus Protection, and then
click OK.

Cannot Open E-Mail Attachments in Outlook Express After You Install SP1:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=329570


--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

-------------------------------------------
Prevent Spyware from being installed:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm

Prevent malware from being installed - Part 2:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/MalwareDefence_Example.htm

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[Guest]

Thanks so much

-----Original Message-----
In outlook express - tools, options, security tab, uncheck: do not allow
attachments..........



.

 

[Guest]

Thanks soooo much

-----Original Message-----
In outlook express - tools, options, security tab, uncheck: do not allow
attachments..........



.

 

[purplehaz]

You're welcome.

Thanks soooo much

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Welcome )

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Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

-------------------------------------------
Prevent Spyware from being installed:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm

Prevent malware from being installed - Part 2:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/MalwareDefence_Example.htm
-------------------------------------------

-----Original Message-----
If you are sure that the attachment is safe to download

or open, use the following method:

Turn off the Do not allow attachments to be saved or

opened that could potentially be a virus option:

Start Outlook Express.
On the Tools menu, click Options.
Click the Security tab, click to clear the Do not allow

attachments to be saved or opened that could potentially
be a virus check box under Virus Protection, and then
click OK.

Cannot Open E-Mail Attachments in Outlook Express After You Install SP1:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=329570


--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

-------------------------------------------
Prevent Spyware from being installed:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm

Prevent malware from being installed - Part 2:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/MalwareDefence_Example.htm

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