Verify that the format of the message you are creating is HTML and not plain
text. (Under the 'Format' menu in the new message).
While drag & drop does seem to trigger a 'file attach' action, you can use
the Insert Picture option from either the toolbar or the Menu to insert the
actual image in the message.
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Good Luck,
Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
"Ron D." <RonD@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Hello,
> I once was able to include pictures or a live animated GIF in my email
> along
> with text when composing a new email.
> Any more, I can't drag and drop a picture or animated gif into the email
> and
> have it already visible. Instead, it adds itself as an attachment which
> has
> to be opened up in order for the recipient to view it.
> I am using Windows Vista Home Premium, and IE 7.
> Does anyone know why I can't drag and drop or copy a picture or animated
> gif
> into the message body of an email now?
> I appreciate any help on this.
> Thanks,
> Ron Davis
> Moscow,PA
>
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> Ron D.