Tech: How open MP3 attchmnts called unsafe?

23 Jun 05 - 09:41 AM (#1507960)
Subject: Tech: How open MPE attchmnts called unsafe?
From: harpgirl

Help! My Doneygal partner is sending me MP3's of practice tunes but OE prevents opening unsafe attachments. I know they are in my computer because it took a long time to download them? How can I open them? Thanks, harpy

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23 Jun 05 - 09:44 AM (#1507964)
Subject: RE: Tech: How open MPE attchmnts called unsafe?
From: GUEST,MMario

save them to disk and then open outside of outlook

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23 Jun 05 - 10:23 AM (#1507974)
Subject: RE: Tech: How open MPE attchmnts called unsafe?
From: wysiwyg

Or hit the FORWARD button. The attachment should appear and be clickable.

~S~

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23 Jun 05 - 11:13 AM (#1508018)
Subject: RE: Tech: How open MPE attchmnts called unsafe?
From: JohnInKansas

In OE, you can select Tools|Options and on the Security tab uncheck (click to remove the check mark) where it says "Do not allow attachments to be saved or opened that could contain a virus."

What you will receive can also be affected by the "Zone" setting.

IF you have an AV that checks incoming email, and IF you keep it current, and IF your email service scans for viruses, AND IF YOU'RE NOT STUPID ENOUGH TO OPEN STUFF FROM UNKNOWN SENDERS, it's probably acceptable to use the "Internet Zone" setting and to uncheck both the "attachments" and "images" boxes.

If you opt to receive images, you should make certain that you have the current Windows patch for embedded viruses in images.

It's also recommended that you go to View|Layout and uncheck the "show preview pane" for best security, and DELETE any suspicious stuff without opening or previewing.

John

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23 Jun 05 - 07:33 PM (#1508402)
Subject: RE: Tech: How open MPE attchmnts called unsafe?
From: harpgirl

Susan's way was easiest and a real Duh!!!!!! thanks you guys...I couldn't get the attachments to save and I haven't modified my settings yet but now I don't haveta!

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23 Jun 05 - 10:14 PM (#1508533)
Subject: RE: Tech: How open MPE attchmnts called unsafe?
From: wysiwyg

Took me a long time to figger that one out, harpy!

~S~

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