Re: Prohibited file

03-13-2008

	Quote:
	> WLMD is like Outlook in that respect (although not quite as restrictive). > There are certain attachments that are blocked (.exe for example). > The best thing is to get your friend to zip up the file and send you the > zip. This should always get through. > > Colin Brown > WL MVP

Colin,

When I receive a message with a .jpg file attached (picture), it shows that
the picture file is considered dangerous and has been blocked. Why are .jpeg
(or .jpg, for that matter) files considered dangerous? This just recently
started.

Bob

03-13-2008

Could it be that certain virus' are transmitted within jpeg pictures? I'd
imagine so.

"Bob Nielsen" <Bob Nielsen@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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>

	Quote:
	>> WLMD is like Outlook in that respect (although not quite as restrictive). >> There are certain attachments that are blocked (.exe for example). >> The best thing is to get your friend to zip up the file and send you the >> zip. This should always get through. >> >> Colin Brown >> WL MVP

>
> Colin,
>
> When I receive a message with a .jpg file attached (picture), it shows
> that
> the picture file is considered dangerous and has been blocked. Why are
> .jpeg
> (or .jpg, for that matter) files considered dangerous? This just recently
> started.
>
> Bob

03-13-2008

This link explains the potential security threat of images in emails:
http://www.infoworld.com/articles/hn...5hnwebbug.html

One pixel images can appear invisible in emails, but can contain a 'bug' which provides spammers with confirmation of a valid email address, or maybe even transmit a virus.

Thus the option "Block images and other external content in HTML e-mail" at: Tools->Safety options->Security [tab]->Download Images [section], and why the preview pane is disabled within the 'Junk e-mail' folders.
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Cheers,
Peter
(Windows Vista Home Premium with Windows Live Mail 12.0.1606)
"There are more things in Heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy." - Shakespeare
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"Bob Nielsen" <Bob Nielsen@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:16464307-601C-4B2F-B99E-FA4237543ACA@xxxxxx

Quote:

>
>

	Quote:
	>> WLMD is like Outlook in that respect (although not quite as restrictive). >> There are certain attachments that are blocked (.exe for example). >> The best thing is to get your friend to zip up the file and send you the >> zip. This should always get through. >> >> Colin Brown >> WL MVP

>
> Colin,
>
> When I receive a message with a .jpg file attached (picture), it shows that
> the picture file is considered dangerous and has been blocked. Why are .jpeg
> (or .jpg, for that matter) files considered dangerous? This just recently
> started.
>
> Bob

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