1. Start Outlook Express.
2. On the Tools menu, click Options.
3. Click the Security tab, click to clear the "Do not allow
attachments to be saved or opened that could potentially
be a virus" check box under Virus Protection, and then click OK.
Applicable Microsoft Knowledge Base Article:
Cannot Open E-Mail Attachments in Outlook Express
http://support.microsoft.com/default...;en-us;q329570
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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups
Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...xp/choose.mspx
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