Re: OE removal of access to "unsafe" attachments

From: Karl Levinson [x y] mvp (jamescagney90210@excite.com)
Date: 12/15/02 

From: "Karl Levinson [x y] mvp" <jamescagney90210@excite.com>
Date: Sun, 15 Dec 2002 09:59:37 -0500

I disagree. I would first recommend considering the official Microsoft
instructions which would allow you to permit certain file types without
completely disabling the protection this feature can give you.

http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#attachments

"Jupiter Jones" <jones_jupiter@hotnomail.com> wrote in message
news:eKnoaoApCHA.2432@TK2MSFTNGP12...
> Juanita;
> Open Outlook Express.
> Click Tools, click Options, click Security tab.
> Uncheck "Do not allow attachments..."
> This change that Microsoft implemented is to help prevent viruses and
> other bad code being received with attachments.
> It is very important to keep your antivirus updated and run it at
> least weekly.
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones
> Please respond to newsgroup only.
> Everyone can benefit from the message.
>
>
> "Juanita" <juaneval@always-online.com> wrote in message
> news:02ca01c2a3e8$5d8a9aa0$d3f82ecf@TK2MSFTNGXA10...
> > I recently (Dec. 11) downloaded the recommended Microsoft
> > patches/updates. I am now receiving a message which
> > reads "OE has removed access to the following unsafe
> > attachments" when receiving emails I know have been sent
> > to me by trust-worthy friends. Can anyone help me with
> > this one?
> > Thanks-
>
> 

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