Re: how to activate access to executable files in exchange SBS?
- From: PA Bailby <pabailby@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2008 04:35:13 -0700 (PDT)
Hello Robin,
Thanks for your VERY detailed answer.
it's amazing, really ;)
finally, i found the answer with your help and others
I had to reconfigure several parts of software:
1 - my antispam/antivirus gateway (of course)
2 - SBS using CEICW assistant (allowing exe files)
3 - outlook (allowing exe files, with regedit)
Thanks again for all of you for your help.
As for the workarounds using exe files, it is a software update which
is sent every week.
I know they're not doing it the right way, but they have several
hundred of customers and, apparently, no one complained.
So they just didn't want to change anything to their procedures.
Best regards,
On 25 juin, 12:00, v-rob...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ("Robbin Meng
[MSFT]") wrote:
Hello PA,
Thank you for your post.
My name is Robbin Meng, and it is my pleasure to work with you on this
issue!
Please allow me to confirm that my understandings are correct. As I
understand it, the issue is:
You have installed SBS 2003 with Exchange server on it and would like to
allow users to gain access to exefiles
If I have misunderstood your concerns please feel free to let me know.
First, thanks for Lanwench and Cliff's input. On the SBS server, yes, we
can run CEICW to choose what types of attachment you would like to block or
not.
As for Outlook client, to help protect your computer, Microsoft Office
Outlook does not allow you to receivefilesof certain types (such as .exefiles) as attachments, because of their potential for introducing a virus
into your computer. Outlook blocks thesefilesby default and we cannot
change this behavior from client.
The vast majority of people never intend to circulate potentially dangerousfiles- and the people who do intend to, use other methods. Here are a few
safe ways to sharefiles:
" Outlook does not block documents that have the following file name
extensions: .xls, .doc, .ppt, and .txt. These file types are the ones that
most people use in their work. However, it is important to keep in mind
that suchfilescan contain macros that have the potential to spread
viruses. So whenever suchfilesarrive in your Inbox, use a third-party
antivirus program to scan them before you open them. Also, follow the
recommended directions to protect your PC.
" To send a file of a blocked type, you can change the file name extension
so that it does not match any of the blocked ones. For example, you can
rename program.exe as program.exe_ok, and then attach the file to your
e-mail message. Include instructions in the message about how the recipient
can rename the file by using the original extension (in this case, as
program.exe). The key point to remember here is that you should only openfilesthat you expect from someone.
" Use a zip program to packagefilesbefore you attach them to your e-mail
message. In the message, you can include instructions that explain how to
extract thefilesfrom the zipped package.
" Post thefilesto a secure network share. Most Internet service providers
(ISPs) offer paying subscribers a space where they can postfiles. One
method is to savefileson MSN and give your recipients access to them. In
your message to the recipients, you can include a link to the share.
For more information, please refer to below articles:
Blocked attachments: The Outlook feature you love to hatehttp://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/HA011894211033.aspx
Attachment File Types Restricted by Outlook 2003http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/ork2003/HA011402971033.aspx
Blocked attachments in Outlookhttp://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/HA012299521033.aspx?pid=CH1...
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Hope this helps. Also, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not
hesitate to let me know.
Thank you for your time and cooperation!
Best regards,
Robbin Meng(MSFT)
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