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[Guest]

since yesterday cannot attach files to email messages. Does anybody know why
this happened and how to correct this?
(Win XP, did check for malicious software and novice)
Thank you

 

[Alan Edwards]

What email client are you using?
What happens when you try and attach a file?

....Alan

 

[Guest]

Dear Allan,
Thank you for your email. I am using Yahoo and have contacted me with
suggestions but said it was my computer When I try to attach a file I do get
a Microsoft Internet explorer error message " Invalid file specified. Please
try again"
Uptill 2 days ago all was fine I have tried MS maliciuos file scan,
reinstalled win XP, ran 5 antivirus progams and 2 spyware scans.
(All with help from others)
Thank you , Jack

 

[Alan Edwards]

I am not Allan but I will answer anyway.

I am not familiar with Yahoo mail but did you only update your
computer two days ago? If so, see if you think this is relevant:

Problems in Windows Explorer or the Windows shell after you install
security update MS06-015 (15 Apr-06)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/918165

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-015
Vulnerability in Windows Explorer Could Allow Remote Code Execution
(908531)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-015.mspx has
been revised to v1.2 to reflect the issues in KB918165.
From the FAQ section:
"On Tuesday, April 25, Microsoft will issue a targeted re-release of
the MS06-015 update."


Now may not be the time to learn Regedit.
I suggest you use a .reg file already done for the purpose.

http://patch-info.de/WinXP/Downloads/KB908531_Share-To-Web.zip

Unzip it, extract the .reg file to a folder, right-click it and select
Merge and confirm when asked.

....Alan

 

[Guest]

Dear Sirs, I did follow the instructions did not have a "merge" option and
hope that restarting my computer would help, but no all remains the same and
can still not attach files.
Thank you Jack

 

[Alan Edwards]

Do you mean you didn't have a Merge option when you right-clicked the
..reg file? What options did you have?
You can open Regedit.exe and import the file as an alternative.

....Alan

 

[Guest]

If I import, I get the message "key selected is invalid"

 

[Alan Edwards]

Are you importing the .reg file?
You sound as though you are importing something else... perhaps the
..zip file?

Again...Do you mean you didn't have a Merge option when you
right-clicked the .reg file? What options did you have?

....Alan

 

[Guest]

Yes it was a zipfile than I opened it and than had a choice to enter it in
the registry and I did and said yes.
Sir or medam, I am a novis in this computer work and I am swetting bullits
going so deep into my computer. Just hope I am not doing something
devastating to the computer

 

[Guest]

I did download the KB 908531 file and it was a zipfile I opened it and than
was aked if it should be added to the Registry and I klicked yes.
Sirs, I am a novis and never "touch" the registry MS can do that kind of
"updating" but now I have no option, am sweting bullets of fear that I do
something wrong to the computer

 

[Alan Edwards]

You are missing something.
Opening a zipfile should only reveal the file inside.
KB908531_Share-To-Web.reg
Are you telling me that opening KB908531_Share-To-Web.zip did
something else?

Please follow the instructions.
Download the zipfile.
Unzip it, extract the .reg file to a folder, right-click it and select
Merge and confirm when asked.

Again...Do you mean you didn't have a Merge option when you
right-clicked the .reg file? What options did you have?

Do not touch the Registry manually if you are a novice.
The .reg fix should be simple if you follow the instructions.
Please find someone close with more experience to help you.

....Alan

 

[Guest]

after I unzip I right clicked to properties and get the following info
Name KB908531_Share-to-web.reg
Type Registration Entry
Location Archive Root Directory
Original size 1 KB
Date 15/4/06

Zip information
CRC32 A976C526
Index 0
Packet size 1KB
Compression Deflated

After that I only have the "OK" click source
So I did
Thank you
Jack

 

[Alan Edwards]

No.
I didn't ask you to click Properties.
I asked you to extract it to a folder.
You have not done that.
You left it in the archive.

Please follow the instructions.

Extract KB908531_Share-to-web.reg to a folder.
Rightclick KB908531_Share-to-web.reg in that folder.
Now, what options do you have showing?
If Merge, then select it.

....Alan

 

[Guest]

OK!!!!!! it worked, did get merge and did that and it was "entered" in the
registry
Thank you, I do hope you will get this message, now what will I do
Thanks again,
Jack

 

[Alan Edwards]

If (and I mean IF) that was your problem, then you have fixed it.
If not, then try another post with as much detail as you can.

....Alan

 

[Guest]

before I try this I do want to thank you for your time and afford
I do appologise for my nivice-ness but it is/was a very interesting and
trying thing for me
Thanks again,
Jack