The second part is only for templates. See:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/918766

I read that. I use signatures rather than templates so do you think it's
worth changing the registry?

Alias

Sigs and templates are completely different items. A template could be a
blank e-mail with a special background, or a standard message saved so you
only have to enter an address to send it. These remain on your Desktop, or
wherever you save them. I have quite a few. If you ever had a use for
something like that, you will need the reg hack. It won't hurt to do it and
if you look at Toms site, he has a downloadable Zip file that all you have
to do is Run it and the registry change is made. No muss. No fuss.
http://www.insideoe.com/#kb918651

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Bruce Hagen
MS MVP - Outlook Express
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