Re: Outlook Express 6.0

From: Michel Gallant (MVP) (neutron@istar.ca)
Date: 12/17/02


Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 16:22:53 -0500
From: "Michel Gallant (MVP)" <neutron@istar.ca>

This is a configuration setting, designed to improve security
for you. The setting is located at:

Tools| Options| Security|
  uncheck "Do not allow attachments .." but be aware of the security
implications of doing this.

Read the FAQ:
 http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#10

 - Michel Gallant
   MVP Security
   JavaScience Consulting
   http://pages.istar.ca/~neutron

Richard Smalley wrote:

> Sorry if I'm in the wrong group but have not tried this
> venue for help before.
>
> Recently downloaded OE 6.0 and it is deleting many of my
> email attachments before it gets to my security software.
> I am missing many messages due to this. Is there a way I
> can delete this part of the program without harming the
> rest of the software.?
>
> Norton is my security system.
>
> Thanks and please reply to my email address.



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