XP sp2 /Outlook 2000 security problem

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From: tomd (tomd1REMOVE_at_sigmaxi.org)
Date: 08/24/04 

Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 19:58:45 -0700

I just installed xp SP-2 and can no longer open .exe
 attachments with Outlook 2000. I tried to change every
 security thing I can find, but nothing helps. It won't let
 me lower the security level.

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  • Re: Cant Open or Save Attachments - Another case
    ... To be able to open those type of files, you need to lower your security ... Open Internet Explorer, click Tools/Internet Options/Security tab ... >> There is no file association for .exe, ... > attachments save fine, and be "blocked" from running until I explicitly ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6_outlookexpress)
  • Re: OE blocking incoming attachments in email
    ... Click the File Types tab. ... To disable the "Do not allow attachments to be ... saved or opened that could potentially be a virus" security feature: ... Start Outlook Express. ...
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  • Multiple Infected EMails
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  • Re: I certainly love to hate Outlook blocking attachments
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