Outlook 2003, I want to attach a .zip file. When I browse to the folder that contains the file, it doesn't show up in the Outlook list. I know I can drag-n-drop it directly to the message, but I'm not sure how to change the securty settings to allow Outlook to even see the zip files. Thanks

when you browse to the folder that contains the file you will need to change the setting in the box to "all files" it will then show up...but you still may have problems sending it because of the size of the file. for large files to send to others ... "You send It"(free) is a safe/secure way to send them. just upload the file and the addressee will get a notification that there is a file waiting to be downloaded to them. They are given 7 days to get the file. Just be sure to notify the reciprecant that you are doing this so they can be expecting it and know what it is. IN THE MATTERS OF STYLE, swim with the current; in matters of principle, STAND LIKE A ROCK Visit Computer Vitals For A Pleasant Surprise

Yep, *.* All files is selected. Must be some darn security setting in Outlook. Still digging but thanks!

you might try with your anti-virus email scan program.. some of them will not allow you to send zip files as it may contain .exe files which are picked up as viruses. also if you are at work it maybe blocked through the admin program for the same reason. look here: http://www.slipstick.com/problems/zip.htm Outlook doesn't display zip files in the Insert file dialog Problem: When you open the Insert File dialog in when composing an email message, Outlook "hides" the zip files in the directory. The only way to add a zip as an attachment to a message is by opening Windows Explorer and dragging the file to the message window. Cause: Windows has a system component that treats zip files like ordinary file folders and Outlook sees these files as folders. In most cases, it only happens when you don't have third party compression programs installed, so you may see the behavior on one system but not another. Solution: Disable Compressed folders. If you use a third party program (such as WinZip) you can leave compressed folders disabled. Note that disabling compressed folders will also disable XP searching in ZIP files when searching for files. To disable the feature at the Start menu, Run command, type: regsvr32 /u zipfldr.dll regsvr32 /u cabview.dll To restore the functionality, return to Start Menu, Run command and type: regsvr32 zipfldr.dll regsvr32 cabview.dll IN THE MATTERS OF STYLE, swim with the current; in matters of principle, STAND LIKE A ROCK Visit Computer Vitals For A Pleasant Surprise