OUTLOOK Attachment Filter - How do I override?????

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How do I modify, turn-off, or override the stupid Outlook attachment filter?
If I want attachments to be blocked, I want to have the choice, not this
program from Microsoft.

I've already lost one important attachment. How do I get around it, or kill
it outright?

JWeinberg
 
The PCMagazine site has a tip that deals with this. It
requires you to edit the Registry. (www.pcmag.com/tips/)
is the site. Outlook 2002 keeps you from opening
attachmentw with extension like .exe or .bat because of
the potential for viruses. If you are comfortable
editing the system Registry, you can tell OUtlook to stop
blocking file types. USE WITH CAUTION.

Make sure Outlook isn't running, and choose Start, Run.
Enter Regedit, Choose OK, and in Regedit, navigate to
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\10.0
\Outlook\Security. Then choose Edit, New, String Value
and name it LEVEL1Remove. Right-click on Level1Remove,
choose Modify, and for its value enter the list of
extensions you want to allow, using semicolons to
separate the items. Close Regedit and you're done.
Outlook will stop blocking files with the extension on
the list.

Again EDIT THE REGISTRY WITH CAUTION. Hope this helps.
Be sure to visit the PC Mag site. It has invaluable tips.
 
JWeinberg said:
How do I modify, turn-off, or override the stupid Outlook attachment filter?
If I want attachments to be blocked, I want to have the choice, not this
program from Microsoft.

I've already lost one important attachment. How do I get around it, or kill
it outright?

JWeinberg
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See http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/esecup/getexe.htm which describes
how to fix the problem on different versions of Outlook (you didn't
mention your version). They also list utilities to make it easier. I
use Attachment Options. Works slick and simply adds another tab to the
Options window.
 
Thanks. I found a utility on the Web and it allows me to turn each
extension on and off as needed. Generally, I like Outlook. I've found it
easy to use, and it meets my needs. BTW, I am using Outlook 2002. But, it
really bugs me when a company (i.e. Microsoft) begins making judgements on
what is and isn't safe for me. I've been using PC's and pre-PC's since 1977
(oops, there goes my age), and I would like a readily available option to
make these types of decisions for myself, rather than having some group in
Redmond doing it for me.

Hey, all of you in Washington, how about treating us like adults instead of
sheep. After all, it's my system. I paid for it. Just because I happen to
be running Windows doesn't mean I want you making these decisions for me.

Thanks again for the input.

JWeinberg
 
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