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    fredvarlese Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 6, 2003, 10:44 AM
    Outlook Express attachments
    I am running Windows XP Home and Outlook Express 6.0. I cannot open the attachments that come with my E-Mail. How do I open these attachments. Thank you Fred  NJ USA.
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    Nov 12, 2003, 01:14 AM
    Re: Outlook Espress attachments
    Fred, if you have anti-virus software installed and properly updated when necessary, it may block any attachments with OE .eml extension, because a lot of viruses hide in that extension.

    On the other hand, if your anti-virus software is not blocking it and you still can't open it, then try these sites to fix the problem or do a search for eml extension :

    http://www.techadvice.com/specs/answer.asp?aid=189

    http://www.tek-tips.com/gviewthread....605/qid/654299

    http://www.faqs.org/qa/qa-1275.html

    http://support.earthlink.net/mu/1/ps.../6799.psc.html



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    Jan 13, 2004, 11:56 PM
    Re: Outlook Espress attachments
    In Outlook Express go into: Tools, Options, and under the Security Tab look for the statement that says: Do not allow attachments to be saved or opened that could potentially be a virus and if the check box has a check in it uncheck it. Be very careful about opening attachments in there though, you wouldn't believe the problems I have had with viruses since using Outlook. Make sure you have a good virus checker. Hope this solves your problem.
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    Jun 3, 2004, 08:17 AM
    Outlook Express attachments
    Thank you BookLady... That information fixed my problem... :D

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