Topic: cannot forward attachments in Outlook Express

[Clive]

I hate Outlook Simon.  Next time I receive an attachment I'll try forwarding it direct from the server instead of downloading it.  I can also try downloading it to Mrs Clive's computer to see if that makes any difference.

[Simon]

Thunderbird?

[Clive]

That is the slippery slope to FF if I'm not mistaken.  Nice try Simon but I still have my wits about me - I think!

[Rik]

TBird is standalone, Clive - you might just like it.

[Simon]

Yes, it's not attached to FF, but admittedly, in the family.  I only meant it might be worth a try to eliminate OE as the culprit, Clive.  I know how set in your ways you are, so there's no hope of converting you. 

[Clive]

Interestingly, I have been able to forward a new receipt but still cannot forward those older ones.  I'm sending to exactly the same addresses so the mystery deepens! 

[Rik]

It might have baulked at the number of recipients - did you resend individually, or the same multiple batch?

[Clive]

My jokes "group" consists of just 4 or 5 recipients Rik, and I've not had a problem until the last 2 weeks or so.  I'll try saving the attachments and send them that way.  Has to be worth a try!   

[Clive]

Bloody hell!  That works a treat!  It doesn't do anything to help explain why I can't forward the originals like the good old days!   Let me think.  What have I done to my computer these past 2 weeks?  Oh yes!  I updated all those patches from October - and installed SP3 as well!  Coincidence?  Hmmmmmm.  But that's why I tried a month old system restore.  Maybe you can't uninstall a patch?  I seem to remember that I was unable to uninstall a Wiindows Me patch back in early 2002.  I can't remember how that patch screwed up my computer but after contacting MS they did eventually come up with a solution at around the 3rd attempt.  Some nice young lady from the US helped me out.   

[Rik]

It could be a security update, or something peculiar to the message, Clive. Without seeing it, it's difficult to say, but if you want me to take a look, I'll PM you an address.

[Clive]

I can only send you the attachment as it's now saved on my computer because I'm still unable to forward the original e-mail Rik.  PM me and I will send it to you.