Re: Attachments in new Outlook Express

From: Sharon F (sharonfDEL@ETEmvps.org)
Date: 10/10/02


From: "Sharon F" <sharonfDEL@ETEmvps.org>
Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2002 13:21:38 -0500


Klas Forsbeck wrote:
> The recently updated Outlook Express removes attachments
> due to the fact that they are not considered "safe" by
> the program.
> In comparison, the same attachements were received with
> no problems by the previous version of Outlook Express
> What settings should I use to be able to receive
> attachements?
> How could the sender send attachments so the Outlook
> considers them safe and let them through?

For Outlook Express, click Tools> Options. On the Security page, uncheck the
box next "Do not allow attachments..."

--
Sharon F
Microsoft MVP, Windows - Shell/User


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