Re: SP2 is too restrictive...

From: Christian (nomail.please_at_nomail.com)
Date: 09/23/04


Date: Thu, 23 Sep 2004 13:03:31 -0400

If you are using Outlook Express open up Internet Options then go to the
Security tab and uncheck the block about Unable to open file attachments.

"Escape" <escape@real-net.de> wrote in message
news:%23pJYdypnEHA.2052@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> Hello,
>
> since I installed sp2 itīs getting me mad: I cannot download most files
> with
> IE (your current security settings do not allow this file to be
> downloaded...) even if it is a pdf-file, and in OE I cannot open or save
> attachments. IE settings are set to medium, and in OE the attachment
> blocking function is disabled.
>
> The most stupid thing is: I cannot set the security level lower than
> "medium", then I get the message (please choose medium or higher)
>
> So I would be glad if someone could tell me how to disable all this stuff,
> or I shall switch back to SP1...
>
>
>



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