Can't attach zip files

[M Skabialka]

One of our users on Outlook 2003 wants to send a zip file but when he opens
the folder where it is, nothing shows up, as though it is hidden. If it is
renamed to any other extension, it can be seen.

I also have Outlook 2003 but I can see and send zip files (*.zip).

Where can I change this setting on his machine?

Thanks,
Mich

 

[M Skabialka]

Finally found the answer on the Slipstick website:

Outlook doesn't display zip files in the Insert file dialog

Problem: When you open the Insert File dialog in when composing an email
message, Outlook "hides" the zip files in the directory. The only way to add
a zip as an attachment to a message is by opening Windows Explorer and
dragging the file to the message window.

Cause: Windows has a system component that treats zip files like ordinary
file folders and Outlook sees these files as folders. In most cases, it only
happens when you don't have third party compression programs installed, so
you may see the behavior on one system but not another.

Solution: Disable Compressed folders. If you use a third party program (such
as WinZip) you can leave compressed folders disabled.

To disable the feature at the Start menu, Run command, type:

regsvr32 /u zipfldr.dll

To restore the functionality, return to Start Menu, Run command and type:

regsvr32 zipfldr.dll

This is a very aggravating feature - I can't imagine why MS hides zip files
by default in Outlook! That's the only way to send files these days!
Mich