Bad assumption.
Tools | Options | SecurityUncheck "Do not allow attachments ...".

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"Michael" wrote in message
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Since I can't open attachments, I am concluding that OE must be corrupt.

What is the procedure for re-installing and will I lose my store files and
address book?