can't receive pictures or attachments in outlook express

pepper · 04-30-2005, 01:06 PM

i have already gone to tools and there is NO "tick" in the "do not allow attachments" etc. i'm operating on win98, and not very computer literate..so any simple instructions etc. would be appreciated..thanks

**Sarkast** · 04-30-2005, 01:20 PM

What exactly do you mean with "you cannot receive pictures or attachments" ?
Does this means you cant open them when an e-mail with attachments arrives or if you get an e-mail that you know had attachments they are removed ?

Chevy · 04-30-2005, 05:17 PM

Sarkast - I believe it's your second option

Try this: Go to Tools->Options, click on the security tab, and uncheck the box that reads "DO not alow attachments to be saved or opened that could potentially be a virus".

Note: Be sure that you are running a dependable antivirus program that scans all incoming and outgoing email before making this change!

pepper · 05-05-2005, 05:11 PM

If I receive an email that has a picture or cartoon etc. the picture or cartoon will not display. I have already checked in tools and that box is not checked.

04-30-2005, 01:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
pepper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 22 OS: win98	can't receive pictures or attachments in outlook express i have already gone to tools and there is NO "tick" in the "do not allow attachments" etc. i'm operating on win98, and not very computer literate..so any simple instructions etc. would be appreciated..thanks

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Sarkast TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NY Posts: 2,715 OS: WinXP	What exactly do you mean with "you cannot receive pictures or attachments" ? Does this means you cant open them when an e-mail with attachments arrives or if you get an e-mail that you know had attachments they are removed ? __________________ P4 2.4@2.9 / XP-90 / Albatron PX865PE Pro V2.0 / Kingston Hyper-X 512MB Dual Channel CL2-2-2-5 / Geforce4 MX440x8 64MB / WD80GB 7200RPM 8MB / Thermaltake 420W PSU --> SEE IT ALL GLOW <-- MBM5 - SpeedFan - PSU Calculator - MemTest86 - ThrottleWatch Last edited by Sarkast; 04-30-2005 at 01:23 PM.

04-30-2005, 05:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chevy Retired Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Notlob Posts: 5,452 OS: Vista Ultimate My System	Sarkast - I believe it's your second option Try this: Go to Tools->Options, click on the security tab, and uncheck the box that reads "DO not alow attachments to be saved or opened that could potentially be a virus". Note: Be sure that you are running a dependable antivirus program that scans all incoming and outgoing email before making this change!

05-05-2005, 05:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
pepper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 22 OS: win98	If I receive an email that has a picture or cartoon etc. the picture or cartoon will not display. I have already checked in tools and that box is not checked.