Outlook Express

doverslight · 06-11-2008, 03:02 PM

I have updated my windows Me regularly,now all of a sudden I cannot open attachments in it, The check mark to block attachments is checked and I cannot uncheck it, I am aware of the viruses that attachments can do,however I only open the ones that i have scanned, Please tell me what to do to fix this,so that I can open my attachments.
Thanks

snipazer · 06-11-2008, 03:07 PM

What email program are you using? Or are you getting your email through your browser? What error messages show up? I need more info please.

doverslight · 06-11-2008, 03:09 PM

outlook express 6 ms browser 6sp1 windows me. Not sure but I think it was due to an update

snipazer · 06-11-2008, 04:08 PM

What error messages show up? What happens when you try to open an attachment?

**OldGrayGary** · 06-12-2008, 12:38 AM

Hi all

doverslight -- since your PC is running Windows Me, you should have the option to use System Restore to restore your system files and settings back to the point to where things were still working OK. You can reach System Restore in the System Tools folder in your Start Menus --- Start > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore.

Best of luck
. . . Gary

doverslight · 06-12-2008, 05:02 AM

Thanks to the ones who have responded to my need. I went into my regedit and fixed it, If anyone else has this problem, this was the answer for me.
Go to regedit
Hkey _Local_Machine
Click Software
Click Microsoft
Click Outlook Express one time to highlite it
In the right pane double click BlackExeAttachments
For the value data enter 0
Exit and restart.

Problem resolved, and many thanks for your fast responses.

snipazer · 06-14-2008, 01:59 AM

I also suggest upgrading from that god awful OS. At least to 2000

mommabear · 06-14-2008, 05:28 AM

I'd like to make a general comment.

In every forum I visit, in almost every help request for Windows Me, someone can't resist the urge to ridicule Windows Me. That's not helpful at all.

Just because something is old or discontinued does not mean it won't work. Lots of older software is the best software for many people. And that includes Windows Me. There are millions of people all over the world still using 98/Me because that's all they have. Maybe they can't afford the newest computers that support XP or Vista. Maybe they can afford a new computer, but just prefer the older systems. Maybe they don't need all the expensive bells and whistles for what they do on their computers. Why waste the money upgrading if they don't need to?

I'm using XP Home, but it took me years to get used to it and finally keep it permanently installed. I fought it tooth and nail. I loved Windows Me. It did all I needed it to do. I ran it lean and mean; and never had any problems that weren't problems that I created for myself. I only forced myself to stay with XP because family and friends often needed help with their brand new, top-of-the-line XP computers. I had to learn my way around XP so I could help them with their problems.

TBH, if I had my druthers, I'd go back to Windows Me in a flash. Except now my old eyes need ClearType. So I have to stay with XP.

Sorry about the rant, but I needed to say it.

snipazer · 06-14-2008, 12:31 PM

Thats fine. The thing is, his problem was already fixed. I wouldn't have said anything about ME until his problem is fixed. And true, if it works for him, thats great. But ME is known as one of the worst Windows operating Systems. Thats gotta mean something

doverslight · 06-15-2008, 04:57 AM

I dont want to start anything, we all have our opinions, but I also love windows Me, never had a single problem with it. Im really mad that Microsoft has stopped updates for it, it is only to force us to buy the newest, they call it progress, I call it greed. . theres lemons in everything , but I didnt get one. Thats really all I have to say about this.
Again thank all of you who offered help.

thomasz · 06-16-2008, 12:17 AM

Windows Me Request is used popular by everyone.IT is quickly system.

doverslight · 06-17-2008, 06:28 AM

I dont understand what your post says. could you explain? Just not sure what your saying. Sorry.

06-11-2008, 03:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
doverslight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 5 OS: ME	Outlook Express I have updated my windows Me regularly,now all of a sudden I cannot open attachments in it, The check mark to block attachments is checked and I cannot uncheck it, I am aware of the viruses that attachments can do,however I only open the ones that i have scanned, Please tell me what to do to fix this,so that I can open my attachments. Thanks

06-11-2008, 03:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
snipazer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 77 OS: Windows Xp SP3, Windows Vista x64 SP1	Re: Outlook Express What email program are you using? Or are you getting your email through your browser? What error messages show up? I need more info please.

06-11-2008, 03:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
doverslight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 5 OS: ME	Re: Outlook Express outlook express 6 ms browser 6sp1 windows me. Not sure but I think it was due to an update

06-11-2008, 04:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
snipazer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 77 OS: Windows Xp SP3, Windows Vista x64 SP1	Re: Outlook Express What error messages show up? What happens when you try to open an attachment?

06-12-2008, 12:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
OldGrayGary Mentor, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Woodland Hills, CA Posts: 2,240 OS: Windows 98se/2000/XP/Vista	Re: Outlook Express Hi all doverslight -- since your PC is running Windows Me, you should have the option to use System Restore to restore your system files and settings back to the point to where things were still working OK. You can reach System Restore in the System Tools folder in your Start Menus --- Start > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore. Best of luck . . . Gary __________________

06-12-2008, 05:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
doverslight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 5 OS: ME	Re: Outlook Express Thanks to the ones who have responded to my need. I went into my regedit and fixed it, If anyone else has this problem, this was the answer for me. Go to regedit Hkey _Local_Machine Click Software Click Microsoft Click Outlook Express one time to highlite it In the right pane double click BlackExeAttachments For the value data enter 0 Exit and restart. Problem resolved, and many thanks for your fast responses.

06-14-2008, 01:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
snipazer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 77 OS: Windows Xp SP3, Windows Vista x64 SP1	Re: Outlook Express I also suggest upgrading from that god awful OS. At least to 2000

06-14-2008, 05:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
mommabear Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 415 OS: XP Home Sp2	Re: Outlook Express I'd like to make a general comment. In every forum I visit, in almost every help request for Windows Me, someone can't resist the urge to ridicule Windows Me. That's not helpful at all. Just because something is old or discontinued does not mean it won't work. Lots of older software is the best software for many people. And that includes Windows Me. There are millions of people all over the world still using 98/Me because that's all they have. Maybe they can't afford the newest computers that support XP or Vista. Maybe they can afford a new computer, but just prefer the older systems. Maybe they don't need all the expensive bells and whistles for what they do on their computers. Why waste the money upgrading if they don't need to? I'm using XP Home, but it took me years to get used to it and finally keep it permanently installed. I fought it tooth and nail. I loved Windows Me. It did all I needed it to do. I ran it lean and mean; and never had any problems that weren't problems that I created for myself. I only forced myself to stay with XP because family and friends often needed help with their brand new, top-of-the-line XP computers. I had to learn my way around XP so I could help them with their problems. TBH, if I had my druthers, I'd go back to Windows Me in a flash. Except now my old eyes need ClearType. So I have to stay with XP. Sorry about the rant, but I needed to say it. __________________ YES WE DID!

06-14-2008, 12:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
snipazer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 77 OS: Windows Xp SP3, Windows Vista x64 SP1	Re: Outlook Express Thats fine. The thing is, his problem was already fixed. I wouldn't have said anything about ME until his problem is fixed. And true, if it works for him, thats great. But ME is known as one of the worst Windows operating Systems. Thats gotta mean something

06-15-2008, 04:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
doverslight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 5 OS: ME	Re: Outlook Express I dont want to start anything, we all have our opinions, but I also love windows Me, never had a single problem with it. Im really mad that Microsoft has stopped updates for it, it is only to force us to buy the newest, they call it progress, I call it greed. . theres lemons in everything , but I didnt get one. Thats really all I have to say about this. Again thank all of you who offered help.

06-16-2008, 12:17 AM	#11 (permalink)
thomasz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 9 OS: win xp	Re: Outlook Express Windows Me Request is used popular by everyone.IT is quickly system.

06-17-2008, 06:28 AM	#12 (permalink)
doverslight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 5 OS: ME	Re: Outlook Express I dont understand what your post says. could you explain? Just not sure what your saying. Sorry.