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Could someone please tell me how to download and combine files posted to
the above newsgroup. I have read Slyck's Guide, but didn't make sense to
me. I use Outlook Express as my newsreader. Thanks....Gale
 
OE doesn't handle binaries very well. If you intend to use bin groups, try
Xnews or 40tude Dialog.
 
Connie said:
Could someone please tell me how to download and combine files posted to
the above newsgroup. I have read Slyck's Guide, but didn't make sense to
me. I use Outlook Express as my newsreader. Thanks....Gale
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In Outlook Express, hiughlight all the attachments, then right click and
choose combine and decode. HTH...JG
 
A lot of times it's difficult to find all the parts. The computer can select
them more easy.
Use the find function.
Use a unique text part from the subject line in the subject line and press
enter.
There is more then one solution to do the next part.
In the Find view use Edit - select all you have to select all the parts.
Move the mouse pointer in the selected area and right click with your mouse.
Click on download message later.
Next part : go back to your OE screen and via Tools you click on
synchronize newsgroup.
Wait until everything is downloaded and go back to your Find screen.
Via Message - combine all everything is essembled to one or more
program(parts).
You now can do a save all or save the parts where evr you like.

If your OE crashes because the total KB's are to much for the folder you can
do it partwise and after a partial download you have to remove the message
bodies and compact the newsgroup.
Older versions of OE has some limits like the size of
 
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