My Outlook Express 6.0 is removing what it calls "unsafe" attachments. But
several times they have been perfectly safe attachments from trusted
colleagues and it is very frustrating when I cannot access them. How do I
solve the problem?

Eric Onstad wrote:

My Outlook Express 6.0 is removing what it calls "unsafe" attachments. But
several times they have been perfectly safe attachments from trusted
colleagues and it is very frustrating when I cannot access them. How do I
solve the problem?

1. Start Outlook Express.
2. On the Tools menu, click Options.
3. Click the Security tab, click to clear the Do not allow attachments to be
saved or opened that could potentially be a virus check box under Virus
Protection, and then click OK.
See:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/329570/en-us
"Cannot Open E-Mail Attachments in Outlook Express After You Install SP1".

Eric, please read
this!http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...tachments.mspx
"Help avoid computer viruses that spread through e-mail".

--
Vincenzo Di Russo
Microsoft® MVP - Most Valuable Professional
Windows - Internet Explorer since 2003
My Blog: http://blogs.dotnethell.it/vincent/
My Home: http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/

Thanks very much Vincenzo. Is there any way to access an attachment that has
been blocked, or do I have to have them resend it after performing the action
you advised?

"Vincenzo Di Russo [MVP]" wrote:

Eric Onstad wrote:

My Outlook Express 6.0 is removing what it calls "unsafe" attachments. But
several times they have been perfectly safe attachments from trusted
colleagues and it is very frustrating when I cannot access them. How do I
solve the problem?

1. Start Outlook Express.
2. On the Tools menu, click Options.
3. Click the Security tab, click to clear the Do not allow attachments to be
saved or opened that could potentially be a virus check box under Virus
Protection, and then click OK.
See:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/329570/en-us
"Cannot Open E-Mail Attachments in Outlook Express After You Install SP1".

Eric, please read
this!http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...tachments.mspx
"Help avoid computer viruses that spread through e-mail".

--
Vincenzo Di Russo
Microsoft® MVP - Most Valuable Professional
Windows - Internet Explorer since 2003
My Blog: http://blogs.dotnethell.it/vincent/
My Home: http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/

Eric Onstad wrote:

Thanks very much Vincenzo. Is there any way to access an attachment that
has been blocked, or do I have to have them resend it after performing
the action you advised?

You can access the attachment after performing the action I advised, Eric.

--
Vincenzo Di Russo
Microsoft® MVP - Most Valuable Professional
Windows - Internet Explorer since 2003
My Blog: http://blogs.dotnethell.it/vincent/
My Home: http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/

"Vincenzo Di Russo [MVP]" wrote:

Eric Onstad wrote:

My Outlook Express 6.0 is removing what it calls "unsafe" attachments.
But several times they have been perfectly safe attachments from trusted
colleagues and it is very frustrating when I cannot access them. How do
I solve the problem?

1. Start Outlook Express.
2. On the Tools menu, click Options.
3. Click the Security tab, click to clear the Do not allow attachments
to be saved or opened that could potentially be a virus check box under
Virus Protection, and then click OK.
See:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/329570/en-us
"Cannot Open E-Mail Attachments in Outlook Express After You Install
SP1".

Eric, please read
this!http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...tachments.mspx
"Help avoid computer viruses that spread through e-mail".

--
Vincenzo Di Russo
Microsoft® MVP - Most Valuable Professional
Windows - Internet Explorer since 2003
My Blog: http://blogs.dotnethell.it/vincent/
My Home: http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/

This is also the most asked question on all news sites !! so you would think
an explanation should automatically be offered when attachements are
blocked!!
Bob

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For all your party needs go to www.thelaughingstock.co.uk
"Eric Onstad" Eric wrote in message
...
My Outlook Express 6.0 is removing what it calls "unsafe" attachments. But
several times they have been perfectly safe attachments from trusted
colleagues and it is very frustrating when I cannot access them. How do I
solve the problem?

You would also think people would look at menus, options, and help files to
learn how to run their programs.

"Bob B" wrote in message
...
This is also the most asked question on all news sites !! so you would
think an explanation should automatically be offered when attachements are
blocked!!
Bob

--
For all your party needs go to www.thelaughingstock.co.uk
"Eric Onstad" Eric wrote in message
...
My Outlook Express 6.0 is removing what it calls "unsafe" attachments.
But
several times they have been perfectly safe attachments from trusted
colleagues and it is very frustrating when I cannot access them. How do I
solve the problem?

You know, just because you're PC Savvy, doesn't mean that Eric is... you'd
also think people might have some humanity, and give each other a break and
not be so judgemental! After all what is this forum here for in the first
place, but to give people a place to go when they need help and assistance!
Shame on you Tom!

"Tom [Pepper] Willett" wrote:

You would also think people would look at menus, options, and help files to
learn how to run their programs.

"Bob B" wrote in message
...
This is also the most asked question on all news sites !! so you would
think an explanation should automatically be offered when attachements are
blocked!!
Bob

--
For all your party needs go to www.thelaughingstock.co.uk
"Eric Onstad" Eric wrote in message
...
My Outlook Express 6.0 is removing what it calls "unsafe" attachments.
But
several times they have been perfectly safe attachments from trusted
colleagues and it is very frustrating when I cannot access them. How do I
solve the problem?

WELL SAID PATTI !
Mickey


"PattiGisme" wrote in message
...
You know, just because you're PC Savvy, doesn't mean that Eric is... you'd
also think people might have some humanity, and give each other a break
and
not be so judgemental! After all what is this forum here for in the first
place, but to give people a place to go when they need help and
assistance!
Shame on you Tom!

"Tom [Pepper] Willett" wrote:

You would also think people would look at menus, options, and help files
to
learn how to run their programs.

"Bob B" wrote in message
...
This is also the most asked question on all news sites !! so you would
think an explanation should automatically be offered when attachements
are
blocked!!
Bob

--
For all your party needs go to www.thelaughingstock.co.uk
"Eric Onstad" Eric wrote in message
...
My Outlook Express 6.0 is removing what it calls "unsafe" attachments.
But
several times they have been perfectly safe attachments from trusted
colleagues and it is very frustrating when I cannot access them. How
do I
solve the problem?

Thanks Mickey, it needed to be said. I get really tired of seeing that kind
of attitude from (supposed) know it alls. :-)
Patti

"Mickey Mouse" wrote:

WELL SAID PATTI !
Mickey


"PattiGisme" wrote in message
...
You know, just because you're PC Savvy, doesn't mean that Eric is... you'd
also think people might have some humanity, and give each other a break
and
not be so judgemental! After all what is this forum here for in the first
place, but to give people a place to go when they need help and
assistance!
Shame on you Tom!

"Tom [Pepper] Willett" wrote:

You would also think people would look at menus, options, and help files
to
learn how to run their programs.

"Bob B" wrote in message
...
This is also the most asked question on all news sites !! so you would
think an explanation should automatically be offered when attachements
are
blocked!!
Bob

--
For all your party needs go to www.thelaughingstock.co.uk
"Eric Onstad" Eric wrote in message
...
My Outlook Express 6.0 is removing what it calls "unsafe" attachments.
But
several times they have been perfectly safe attachments from trusted
colleagues and it is very frustrating when I cannot access them. How
do I
solve the problem?

No worries Patti, anytime. I suppose marriage is out of the question?

Mickey


"PattiGisme" wrote in message
...
Thanks Mickey, it needed to be said. I get really tired of seeing that
kind
of attitude from (supposed) know it alls. :-)
Patti

"Mickey Mouse" wrote:

WELL SAID PATTI !
Mickey


"PattiGisme" wrote in message
...
You know, just because you're PC Savvy, doesn't mean that Eric is...
you'd
also think people might have some humanity, and give each other a break
and
not be so judgemental! After all what is this forum here for in the
first
place, but to give people a place to go when they need help and
assistance!
Shame on you Tom!

"Tom [Pepper] Willett" wrote:

You would also think people would look at menus, options, and help
files
to
learn how to run their programs.

"Bob B" wrote in message
...
This is also the most asked question on all news sites !! so you
would
think an explanation should automatically be offered when
attachements
are
blocked!!
Bob

--
For all your party needs go to www.thelaughingstock.co.uk
"Eric Onstad" Eric wrote in
message
...
My Outlook Express 6.0 is removing what it calls "unsafe"
attachments.
But
several times they have been perfectly safe attachments from
trusted
colleagues and it is very frustrating when I cannot access them.
How
do I
solve the problem?