Outlook Express blocking access to attachments

[Patti]

I recently was having problems with my computer, so I
decided to go install all of the updates and service packs
available for Windows 98. Part of the updates included
several security updates for Outlook Express. Now,
whenever I receive an e-mail with an attachment, I get a
message that says "OE removed access to the following
unsafe attachments in your email: filename.abc"

Is there way I can disable this (I have a firewall and am
very vigilant with running my antivirus software) or is
there a location on my pc that I can go look at these
attachments? I'd rather be in control of determining what
files are good/not good.

Thanks for your advice
psc

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

Tools, Options, Security...
See http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;q291387

Also note:
This is a group to support Outlook from the Office group of programs.
Outlook Express is a part of Internet Explorer and is a quite different
program, despite its similar name..

You will probably get a faster and more expert answer if you post this to an
Outlook Express news group.

Try posting in one of these newsgroups:
microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie5.outlookexpress for OE 5.x
microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie55.outlookexpress for OE 5.5x
microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6_outlookexpress for OE 6.x
microsoft.public.internet.outlookexpress.mac for OE for Macintosh

If those groups aren't carried on the news server that's carrying this group
try using msnews.microsoft.com (MS's public news server that's the source
for all the microsoft.public newsgroups).

A good website for information on OE is:
http://www.tomsterdam.com/