Blocked access to zipped files

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Dick Dawson

I received a zip archive as a mail attachment using Outlook Express on an
XP/SP2 system. I could neither view nor unzip the files in the archive
because Windows would always pop up the following message:

Windows found that this file is potentially harmful.
To help protect your computer, Windows has blocked access to this file.

I found no way to circumvent the blockage. In truth all files in the
archive were harmless text files that passed scanning at my corporate
firewall and scanning that I did with Network Associates/McAfee Virus Scan.

Why is Windows making this bogus detection and why does it not allow me to
override its decision to block access?

DD
 
Try looking at the properties of the file and in general select "unblock".

Steve
 
Dick said:
I received a zip archive as a mail attachment using Outlook Express on an
XP/SP2 system. I could neither view nor unzip the files in the archive
because Windows would always pop up the following message:

Windows found that this file is potentially harmful.
To help protect your computer, Windows has blocked access to this file.

I found no way to circumvent the blockage. In truth all files in the
archive were harmless text files that passed scanning at my corporate
firewall and scanning that I did with Network Associates/McAfee Virus Scan.

Why is Windows making this bogus detection and why does it not allow me to
override its decision to block access?

DD
Click to expand...

start OE - Tools - Options - select the Security tab
- anmark "Do Not Allow Attachments To Be Saved Or Opened"
 
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