Handersson75
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Outlook 2003 blocks shortcuts
Outlook 2003
Can not add and send shortcuts to files on the domain to other users, the option is not there usting attach file, can only use attach file and attach as text( using html, format).
If I drag and drop a shortcut in to an email t gets blocked...
I am able to receive shortcuts sent from Outlook 2000, Not any other attachments are blocked, just shortcuts.
Can not add and send shortcuts to files on the domain to other users, the option is not there usting attach file, can only use attach file and attach as text( using html, format).
If I drag and drop a shortcut in to an email t gets blocked...
I am able to receive shortcuts sent from Outlook 2000, Not any other attachments are blocked, just shortcuts.
Hi Handersson75,
The Outlook E-Mail Security Update (included in Office 2000 Service Pack 2 and later versions) blocks access to .exe, .com and other "dangerous" files. See Attachment Security for a list of the affected file types. You cannot open these files from Outlook, nor can you use Outlook to save them to your system. If you try to forward a message containing an .exe file, Outlook does not include the attachment in the forwarded message.
With the rash of recent viruses using *.zip files to get past antivirus filters and bypass Outlook's attachment block, you may want to add the zip extension to the Level1Remove key to force users to save zips to their hard drive before opening or block access to zip files completely by adding zip to the Level1Add key.
So what do you do when you receive an .exe file and must find a way to open it? There are several methods, depending on your version of Outlook.
its a blocking of level one for .url files go here for a workaround
http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/esecup/getexe.htm
PeteL
The Outlook E-Mail Security Update (included in Office 2000 Service Pack 2 and later versions) blocks access to .exe, .com and other "dangerous" files. See Attachment Security for a list of the affected file types. You cannot open these files from Outlook, nor can you use Outlook to save them to your system. If you try to forward a message containing an .exe file, Outlook does not include the attachment in the forwarded message.
With the rash of recent viruses using *.zip files to get past antivirus filters and bypass Outlook's attachment block, you may want to add the zip extension to the Level1Remove key to force users to save zips to their hard drive before opening or block access to zip files completely by adding zip to the Level1Add key.
So what do you do when you receive an .exe file and must find a way to open it? There are several methods, depending on your version of Outlook.
its a blocking of level one for .url files go here for a workaround
http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/esecup/getexe.htm
PeteL
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Run Regedit, and go to this key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software
Under that key, add a new string value named Level1Remove.
For the value for Level1Remove, enter a semicolon-delimited list of file extensions. For example, entering this:
.mdb;.url
would unblock Microsoft Access files and Internet shortcuts. (thats your problem) PL Note that the use of a leading dot was not previously required, however, new security patches may require it. If you are using "mdb;url" format and extensions are blocked, add a dot to each extension. Note also that there is not a space between extensions.
from the above link
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the extension I want to unblock is shortcuts to shared files in the network, what is the correct "input" for this extension?
Is ".url" all shortcuts as internet and shared files pherhaps?
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software
Under that key, add a new string value named Level1Remove.
For the value for Level1Remove, enter a semicolon-delimited list of file extensions. For example, entering this:
.mdb;.url
would unblock Microsoft Access files and Internet shortcuts. (thats your problem) PL Note that the use of a leading dot was not previously required, however, new security patches may require it. If you are using "mdb;url" format and extensions are blocked, add a dot to each extension. Note also that there is not a space between extensions.
from the above link
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the extension I want to unblock is shortcuts to shared files in the network, what is the correct "input" for this extension?
Is ".url" all shortcuts as internet and shared files pherhaps?
.lnk
The following table lists the Level 1 file types that are blocked under a default installation of Microsoft Office Outlook 2003
http://www.microsoft.com/office/ork/2003/three/ch12/OutG07.htm
lnk is one of them, resolution
>>You can add or remove items from the default list through the Outlook Security Settings tab of the Outlook Security template.
http://www.microsoft.com/office/ork/2003/three/ch12/OutG07.htm
lnk is one of them, resolution
>>You can add or remove items from the default list through the Outlook Security Settings tab of the Outlook Security template.
SB is correct .ink is the shortcut extension
normally Id just point you at my website here http://www.petenetlive.com/Tech/Apps/Office/Outlook/outlook1.htm where there is a full list and all the reg entries you need - but its <ahem> down at the moment, till I get home and take a look at the web server, it will be back up in a few hours.
And ThanQ
Pete
normally Id just point you at my website here http://www.petenetlive.com/Tech/Apps/Office/Outlook/outlook1.htm where there is a full list and all the reg entries you need - but its <ahem> down at the moment, till I get home and take a look at the web server, it will be back up in a few hours.
And ThanQ
Pete
ink Pete? 8 )
bah I know what I meant Neal LOL - that reminds me petenet is still down......................
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