Jun 22
By default, Microsoft Outlook prevents you from opening file attachments that are potentially "malicious". These include .EXE files which are programs or applications that launch when you click on the attachments. The danger is that somebody could write a program and when you click on it, your entire hard drive would be erased, or something like that. For the general public it's a good idea not to allow .EXE files for incoming emails. However, this is a big inconvenience if you really need to receive a legitimate executable from a friend or colleague.
tags: Email, Outlook, Windows Registry
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