Re: Blocked access to zipped files

*** Dawson wrote:
I received a zip archive as a mail attachment using Outlook Express on an XP/SP2 system. I could neither view nor unzip the files in the archive because Windows would always pop up the following message:

Windows found that this file is potentially harmful.
To help protect your computer, Windows has blocked access to this file.

I found no way to circumvent the blockage. In truth all files in the archive were harmless text files that passed scanning at my corporate firewall and scanning that I did with Network Associates/McAfee Virus Scan.

Why is Windows making this bogus detection and why does it not allow me to override its decision to block access?

DD



start OE - Tools - Options - select the Security tab
- anmark "Do Not Allow Attachments To Be Saved Or Opened"

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