Why has outlook stopped opening .rtf files?

[Guest]

I have always been able to open these specific files that are sent to me in
..rtf format. Suddenly my Outlook has changed and wont open these files. Can
anyone help?

 

[Roady [MVP]]

Error message?
Version of Outlook?
Does it work when you save it to the Desktop first?

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
www.howto-outlook.com

Tips of the month:
-FREE tool; QuickMail. Create new Outlook items anywhere from within Windows
-Properly back-up and restore your Outlook data

 

[plusnet news]

I have the same problem get the following error:
Cant create file: *****.rtf. Right-click the folder you want to create the
file in, and then click properties on the shortcut menu to check your
permissions for the folder.

I am using Outlook 2003

Thanks Stuart Evans

Error message?
Version of Outlook?
Does it work when you save it to the Desktop first?

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
www.howto-outlook.com

Tips of the month:
-FREE tool; QuickMail. Create new Outlook items anywhere from within
Windows
-Properly back-up and restore your Outlook data

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I have always been able to open these specific files that are sent to me
in
.rtf format. Suddenly my Outlook has changed and wont open these files.
Can
anyone help?

 

[Roady [MVP]]

See http://www.howto-outlook.com/faq/securetemp.htm

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
www.howto-outlook.com

Tips of the month:
-FREE tool; QuickMail. Create new Outlook items anywhere from within Windows
-Properly back-up and restore your Outlook data

-----

I have the same problem get the following error:
Cant create file: *****.rtf. Right-click the folder you want to create the
file in, and then click properties on the shortcut menu to check your
permissions for the folder.

I am using Outlook 2003

Thanks Stuart Evans

Error message?
Version of Outlook?
Does it work when you save it to the Desktop first?

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
www.howto-outlook.com

Tips of the month:
-FREE tool; QuickMail. Create new Outlook items anywhere from within
Windows
-Properly back-up and restore your Outlook data

-----

I have always been able to open these specific files that are sent to me
in
.rtf format. Suddenly my Outlook has changed and wont open these files.
Can
anyone help?

 

[Guest]

Error message has no code- just says 'Cant read.rtf file. Click folder you
wish to open file in, click properties and check permission' (paraphrased).
Cannot save file either - same message. Outlook 2003 I think is version. Can
forward message to others and they can open no problem. Have been opening
same type of file for 12 months - suddenly they wont open. Im sure I havent
changed any setting or new programmes - but obviously theres been a change
somewhere- I just have no idea where. I have checked file associations also -
is as it should be. Am stumped!!

Error message?
Version of Outlook?
Does it work when you save it to the Desktop first?

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
www.howto-outlook.com

Tips of the month:
-FREE tool; QuickMail. Create new Outlook items anywhere from within Windows
-Properly back-up and restore your Outlook data

-----

I have always been able to open these specific files that are sent to me in
.rtf format. Suddenly my Outlook has changed and wont open these files.
Can
anyone help?

 

[Brian Tillman]

Error message has no code- just says 'Cant read.rtf file. Click
folder you wish to open file in, click properties and check
permission' (paraphrased).

See Robert's subsequent response to "plusnet news"

 

[Guest]

Thank You Roady - I will try this and see how I go. At this point if someone
told me to light a candle and chant over my computer I'd do it!!!!!

See http://www.howto-outlook.com/faq/securetemp.htm

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
www.howto-outlook.com

Tips of the month:
-FREE tool; QuickMail. Create new Outlook items anywhere from within Windows
-Properly back-up and restore your Outlook data

-----

I have the same problem get the following error:
Cant create file: *****.rtf. Right-click the folder you want to create the
file in, and then click properties on the shortcut menu to check your
permissions for the folder.

I am using Outlook 2003

Thanks Stuart Evans

Error message?
Version of Outlook?
Does it work when you save it to the Desktop first?

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
www.howto-outlook.com

Tips of the month:
-FREE tool; QuickMail. Create new Outlook items anywhere from within
Windows
-Properly back-up and restore your Outlook data

-----
I have always been able to open these specific files that are sent to me
in
.rtf format. Suddenly my Outlook has changed and wont open these files.
Can
anyone help?

 

[Guest]

THIS WORKED!!!!!!Thank You Very Much!! Have put the candles back in the
cupboard for now!!

Thank You Roady - I will try this and see how I go. At this point if someone
told me to light a candle and chant over my computer I'd do it!!!!!

See http://www.howto-outlook.com/faq/securetemp.htm

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
www.howto-outlook.com

Tips of the month:
-FREE tool; QuickMail. Create new Outlook items anywhere from within Windows
-Properly back-up and restore your Outlook data

-----

I have the same problem get the following error:
Cant create file: *****.rtf. Right-click the folder you want to create the
file in, and then click properties on the shortcut menu to check your
permissions for the folder.

I am using Outlook 2003

Thanks Stuart Evans

in message Error message?
Version of Outlook?
Does it work when you save it to the Desktop first?

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
www.howto-outlook.com

Tips of the month:
-FREE tool; QuickMail. Create new Outlook items anywhere from within
Windows
-Properly back-up and restore your Outlook data

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I have always been able to open these specific files that are sent to me
in
.rtf format. Suddenly my Outlook has changed and wont open these files.
Can
anyone help?