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322081 2005-02-06 21:30:00 Hi all,
I finally installed WXP SP2 from the PCW disc over Christmas.
2 Problems -
1) tho the disc said average instal 2 hours mine only took 40 mins. I dont have a super fast puta so did I miss out on something?
2) Since then I cannot open attachments from my genealogy boards or other sites eg my online course data.
This is getting urgent as i must respond to these soon.
I have searched and read all the help data but cannot find anywhere to alter settings. I have added the message boards to XP security centre's exceptions list - nil effect. I have turned off all settings eg firewall or antivirus still no change.
Heeeeelp please!
Apteryx (294)
322082 2005-02-06 21:39:00 Have you unchecked the Option in Outlook Express for 'Do not allow attachments to be saved or opened that could potentially be a virus' ?
In OE go to Tools - Options - Security tab and uncheck that option.
CYaBro (73)
322083 2005-02-06 21:40:00 Open outlook express

Tools>options>security>Untick 'do not allow attachments to be opened or saved'

Job done.
Metla (12)
322084 2005-02-06 22:10:00 Yep. I have checked all Outlook Express, IE6 and Zone Alarm Security Suite Settings to ensure they allow attachments, as they used to.
The only difference I can find is the XP SP2 Security Centre, but I cant find how to change settings in that. Is it possible?

When I open the email the attachment line is missing and I get a message overtop "OE has encountered a problem and needs to close.."
Apteryx (294)
322085 2005-02-07 00:01:00 Do your emails show the paper clip icon alongside the subject line? If so, click on the message (without opening it), go to File>Save Attachments and save to the desired location. You should then be able to open them.

A tip: Remember to scan ALL attachments with an up-to-date anti-virus program before opening them.
FoxyMX (5)
322086 2005-02-07 00:37:00 Here are a few more things to try.
www.winxptutor.com
OLEXP: Using Virus Protection Features in Outlook Express 6
support.microsoft.com
www.microsoft.com
hth
johnboy (217)
322087 2005-02-07 00:43:00 Yep. I have checked all Outlook Express, IE6 and Zone Alarm Security Suite Settings to ensure they allow attachments, as they used to.
The only difference I can find is the XP SP2 Security Centre, but I cant find how to change settings in that. Is it possible?

When I open the email the attachment line is missing and I get a message overtop "OE has encountered a problem and needs to close.."

Reinstall SP2.
Metla (12)
322088 2005-02-09 02:58:00 Do your emails show the paper clip icon alongside the subject line? If so, click on the message (without opening it), go to File>Save Attachments and save to the desired location . You should then be able to open them .

A tip: Remember to scan ALL attachments with an up-to-date anti-virus program before opening them .
Ive tried your suggestion but "Save Attachments" is greyed out . Why might that be? Yes i have highlighted it, w/out opening it .
Thanks
Ap
Apteryx (294)
322089 2005-02-25 19:32:00 [Edit:] Your post has been removed . Didn't you read the part about posting purely for commercial gain in the rules you agreed to? This is considered spamming, and your post was not even relevent to this thread topic you dragged up . You have been banned .

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