Why can't I open attachments in Outlook?

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Page does not answer the question vis a vis Outlook 2002. Referenced MS knowledge base page is all about backing up the registry, not file attachment permissions in Outlook 2002.

I could not open an email attachment that said PuppyLove.doc. I was told the file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the Folder options in Control Panel. I do not understand what I should do. Help.

when I am in my outlook email and I receive an ad from say....Coldwater Creek and I want to open one of the options they give me within the ad, I do not get anything. It will just put a box around the area and not open it. Please advise. Up until 2 days ago, I had no problem. Thanks!

I have Outlook Express and have adjusted the settings in tools, options, security and uncked box for attachments and still can not open attach unless they are a paperclip, can not open or enter anthing else. Help!!

I'm using Outlook 2003 at work. One of my bosses uses Lotus Notes. When he forwards me an email with Word attachements, Outlook doesn't know what to use to open them. We both use Word 2003. When I try to open it in Word it's all greek.

I have Outlook Express and cannot open the attachments. I went into tools and unclicked do not allow attachments, but I still get the same results. A pop up appears stating,This file does not have a file associated with it for ferforming this action, creat an association in the folder options control panel.
I do not know how to do this.
Thanks,
Glenn

I have an INTERMITTENT problem opening .jpg photo attachments in outlook express emails. I have changed the security tab as suggested to no avail.

In office 2007 I had same problem.

I clicked on office logo on top right and then clicked on excel options. click on advanced options, go down to general category and see if "igonore other applications using DDE.." or something to that effect. unclick this and you will be able to open excel files from outlook.

I'm using Outlook 2003 at work. One of my bosses uses Lotus Notes. When he forwards me an email with Word attachements, Outlook doesn't know what to use to open them. We both use Word 2003. When I try to open it in Word it's all greek.

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