Graphics convert to dat files

[Guest]

I recently upgraded to Outlook 2003, since then I get constant complaints
that any graphics I attach cannot be opened. _ They have been converted to
something called XXX.dat - Apparently this problem is pretty much limited to
those who do not use outlook as their mail reader.

How can I prevent this conversion, or do I have to go back to an older
version of Outlook to send graphics to everyone?

 

[Roady [MVP]]

Change your message format from Rich Text to HTML or Plain Text.

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Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
Coauthor, Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003


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I recently upgraded to Outlook 2003, since then I get constant complaints
that any graphics I attach cannot be opened. _ They have been converted to
something called XXX.dat - Apparently this problem is pretty much limited
to
those who do not use outlook as their mail reader.

How can I prevent this conversion, or do I have to go back to an older
version of Outlook to send graphics to everyone?

 

[Guest]

I have tried changing to HTML, Rich Text and Plain Text, all have the same
results... Anyone not using Outlook gets email with the graphic converted to
a .dat that they cannot open.

Blake

 

[Roady [MVP]]

What account type are you using?
Is the message actually received in that format as well (especially when
using Plain Text)?
Open the contact from your Contacts folder-> right click the e-mailaddress->
Outlook Options-> make sure it is not set to Rich Text.

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Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
Coauthor, Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003


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I have tried changing to HTML, Rich Text and Plain Text, all have the same
results... Anyone not using Outlook gets email with the graphic converted to
a .dat that they cannot open.

Blake