E-Mail Security Problems & Solutions

Always be aware of who is sending E-mail to you. Especially have caution when downloading file attachments from strangers.

A. Netscape 4.0 through 4.05

If you receive a file attachment with a long name, don't select the file menu while viewing the message!
You can save the attachment to your hard disk by right clicking on the attachment link in the message and selecting the Save Link As.

B. Microsoft Outlook Express 4.X

If you receive an E-Mail that contains an attachment with a very long file name, it might cause your program to shut down.
If you are using Outlook Express 4.0 that comes with Explorer 4.0, please upgrade to Explorer 4.01. (http://www.microsoft.com/ie/download)
Install the updated patch. (http://www.microsoft.com/ie/security/oelong.htm)

C. Microsoft Outlook 98

When downloading an attachment file that has a long filename, Out look could terminate. You don't have to open the message for this to happen. (this does not affect Outlook 97)
Install the updated patch. (http://www.microsoft.com/outlook/enhancements/outptch2.asp)

D. Eudora 4.0 and 4.0.1 for Windows

An executable program could be attached to your E-mail and could be linked as an URL. If you click on the URL, the program could launch the E-mail attachment.
Download the new version 4.1. (http://eudora.qualcomm.com/betas/epro41.html) Or
Disable the Microsoft Viewer in Eudora's Options, then download the fix patch for the problem. (http://eudora.qualcomm.com/pro_email/updaters.html)

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