Blocked access to zipped files

[Dick Dawson]

I received a zip archive as a mail attachment using Outlook Express on an
XP/SP2 system. I could neither view nor unzip the files in the archive
because Windows would always pop up the following message:

Windows found that this file is potentially harmful.
To help protect your computer, Windows has blocked access to this file.

I found no way to circumvent the blockage. In truth all files in the
archive were harmless text files that passed scanning at my corporate
firewall and scanning that I did with Network Associates/McAfee Virus Scan.

Why is Windows making this bogus detection and why does it not allow me to
override its decision to block access?

DD

 

[Steven L Umbach]

Try looking at the properties of the file and in general select "unblock".

Steve

 

[Demmpa]

I received a zip archive as a mail attachment using Outlook Express on an
XP/SP2 system. I could neither view nor unzip the files in the archive
because Windows would always pop up the following message:

Windows found that this file is potentially harmful.
To help protect your computer, Windows has blocked access to this file.

I found no way to circumvent the blockage. In truth all files in the
archive were harmless text files that passed scanning at my corporate
firewall and scanning that I did with Network Associates/McAfee Virus Scan.

Why is Windows making this bogus detection and why does it not allow me to
override its decision to block access?

DD

start OE - Tools - Options - select the Security tab
- anmark "Do Not Allow Attachments To Be Saved Or Opened"