What is the file extension of the attachment you're trying to open? Are you able to save the attachment first and then open it?
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Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
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"Mama Jan" <Mama Jan@xxxxxx> wrote in message news

A341DA4-9527-49AA-B21A-312E13A6466A@xxxxxx
i have received an e-mail with an attachment. When I open it, it opens with
Note pad. All I see is pc jargon. (letters and symbols) Why does this happen
and what do i need to do to correct it