Several safe contacts have sent Word attachments but OE removes them
automatically, calling them unsafe. However, these attachements are such
things as credit applications from vendors, etc. How can I change this
without comprising Outlook's security?

They are not being removed.

ToolsOptionsSecurity. Uncheck: "Do not allow attachments................."

Help avoid computer viruses that spread through e-mail
Managing e-mail attachments in Outlook and Outlook Express
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...tachments.mspx

If you're running XP/SP2 also see this:
Description of how the Attachment Manager works in Windows XP Service Pack
2:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=883260

And please see these articles about virus protection in OE 6:

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=291387
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=329570
http://insideoe.tomsterdam.com/faqs/why.htm#oe6attach
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Bruce Hagen
MS MVP - Outlook Express
~IB-CA~

(RIP JCH)

"Reese" wrote in message
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Several safe contacts have sent Word attachments but OE removes them
automatically, calling them unsafe. However, these attachements are such
things as credit applications from vendors, etc. How can I change this
without comprising Outlook's security?

Buenas tardes: *Reese* escribió:

Several safe contacts have sent Word attachments but OE removes them
automatically, calling them unsafe. However, these attachements are such
things as credit applications from vendors, etc. How can I change this
without comprising Outlook's security?

You wrote "OE" twice, "Outlook" once, so I will answer for OE. ;-)

Go to Tools/Options/Security and clear the second checkbox from top.

Saludos
Roland
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Probleme mit OE? Hier gibt es die Lösungen: http://oe-faq.de!

"Ich spreche wenig, aber ich sage das Wichtige. Und ich sage es
vor den anderen. Das macht den ganzen Unterschied aus." (P. Cardin)

Go to Tools/Options/Security and clear the second checkbox from top.


Pssst Roland, try the fourth one instead :-)
(Such wonderful memories).

Regards Steve.

" mac" wrote in message
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Go to Tools/Options/Security and clear the second checkbox from top.


Pssst Roland, try the fourth one instead :-)
(Such wonderful memories).

Regards Steve.


This could get ugly. The first two are *Radio Buttons*, not checkboxes.
VBEG
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio_button

Bruce

Buenas noches: *Bruce Hagen* escribió:
" mac" wrote in message
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Go to Tools/Options/Security and clear the second checkbox from top.

Pssst Roland, try the fourth one instead :-)
(Such wonderful memories).

This could get ugly. The first two are *Radio Buttons*, not checkboxes.
VBEG
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio_button

Thanks, Bruce! :-)

Maybe next time you'll catch me, mac! ;-P

Saludos
Roland
--
Probleme mit OE? Hier gibt es die Lösungen: http://oe-faq.de!

"Die Frage, wer an die Macht kommen soll, ist falsch gestellt. Es genügt, wenn
eine schlechte Regierung abgewählt werden kann." (Sir K. R. Popper)

"Roland Bierlein" wrote in message
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Buenas noches: *Bruce Hagen* escribió:
" mac" wrote in message
...

Go to Tools/Options/Security and clear the second checkbox from top.

Pssst Roland, try the fourth one instead :-)
(Such wonderful memories).

This could get ugly. The first two are *Radio Buttons*, not checkboxes.
VBEG
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio_button

Thanks, Bruce! :-)

Maybe next time you'll catch me, mac! ;-P

Saludos
Roland


I calls 'em as I sees 'em. But I sees 'em wrong much to often myself. w
--
Bruce Hagen
MS MVP - Outlook Express
~IB-CA~

"Roland Bierlein" wrote in message
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Maybe next time you'll catch me, mac! ;-P


Grrrrr! Keep your gob shut Bruce :-))

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Regards Steve.
MS-MVP. OE. [DTS]