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mamayh37
Mar 18, 2006, 06:24 AM
Hi all!
It's me again with another dumb question? Hope someone has the answer! I receive mail from friends and sometimes there are blocks that only have a red x in it. I click on the x and nothing happens! What is it what does it mean and am I supposed to see something in those boxes? I am totally confused. Thank you in advance for any help mamayh37 :confused:

mrs.pennell
Mar 18, 2006, 06:34 AM
Those boxes mean that the person who sent you the email included pictures that did not load on your computer. The reason probably has something to do with your computers settings but I am not a computer expert... I will leave that up to someone else...

RickJ
Mar 18, 2006, 06:41 AM
Yes, could be in your email settings or that the sender did not insert the pics correctly.

What email program are you using?

mamayh37
Mar 18, 2006, 06:45 AM
Thanks Rick,
I use Yahoo mail so can you help me grt these pictures that are supposed to be there? mamayh37

fredg
Mar 18, 2006, 06:54 AM
HI,
Normally, if this happens, it's with Outlook Express.
Here is a link:
http://www.infopackets.com/channels/en/windows/gazette/2002/20021017_the_box_with_a_red_x_missing_pictures_in_ outlook_express_part_2.htm

The link gives steps to open Outlook Express, then Tools, Options, and what to look for. Best of luck.