Outlook Express attachment problem

From: Sparky (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/25/04 

Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 09:12:52 -0800

Durning a resent OE auto update the "Do not allow
attachments to be saved or opened that could potentially be
a virus" option box was checked.

No big deal to uncheck the box but on one of my systems the
option is greyed out and I can not un-select the option.

Anyone got a solution.

Relevant Pages

  • Re: Outlook Express attachment problem
    ... > Durning a resent OE auto update the "Do not allow ... > attachments to be saved or opened that could potentially be ... > a virus" option box was checked. ...
    (microsoft.public.internet.mail)
  • Re: Please advise
    ... It could be spyware and / or malware and not just a virus. ... > then Format/HTML, the message would display. ... Because of this tendency of attachments to infect, Microsoft has now set OE to block all attachments. ... If you choose to adjust OE to allow attachments, make sure you save the attachment to disk first and then scan it with your antivirus software. ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6_outlookexpress)
  • Re: help on outlook express wont start
    ... the anti virus software was conflicting with OE ... Don't open attachments. ... Turn off email scanning in your antivirus software. ... attempting to infect your system, ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6_outlookexpress)
  • Re: Locking up
    ... Most computer infections are the result of the user opening email attachments. ... The attachment usually contains a virus or worm or trojan that infects the system when it is opened. ... If you choose to adjust OE to allow attachments, make sure you save the attachment to disk first and then scan it with your antivirus software. ... Note that dbx files are hidden in Windows 2000 and Windows XP. ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6_outlookexpress)
  • CERT Advisory CA-2004-02 Email-borne Viruses
    ... CERT Advisory CA-2004-02 Email-borne Viruses ... Source: CERT/CC ... Unsolicited email messages containing attachments are sent ... A virus infection can have significant consquences on your computer ...
    (Cert)