Why does Outlook automatically ban certain files from being acces.

[Guest]

Again, an example of "tying the hands of the user". I don't understand why
Microsoft Outlook automatically bars access to files with certain extensions.
This is VERY frustrating in an engineering environment and we are trying to
send .exe or .chm to and from people.

I have spoken with our internal support people and they don't know how to
get around this issue.

 

[Guest]

just zip the files. 99.9% of .exe attachments are viruses, most
installations will not let them through.

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

Your internal support people are not very well informed if they are unaware
of how to manage this feature, which has been around for nearly five years.
See http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/esecup/getexe.htm

 

[neo [mvp outlook]]

Remember way back when you couldn't turn around and hear about another
worm/virus using Microsoft Outlook as the get-away vehicle. Well, Microsoft
took steps to protect its customer base. While a bit drastic as first, it
has worked in forcing worms/viruses to use another method to transport
themselves. (hence the really good ones today come with their own smtp
engine)

In any event, point your internal staff people to
http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/esecup/getexe.htm

 

[E Stafford]

Your internal support people are not very well informed if they are unaware
of how to manage this feature, which has been around for nearly five years.
See http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/esecup/getexe.htm

Also not very well trained if they allow anyone to send potentially
harmful attachments over the network. Why not use network shares or team
portals for collaboration and file sharing.