Cannot See File Attachment in UUENCODE-Formatted Messages (317102)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Powered Pocket PC 2002
This article was previously published under Q317102

SYMPTOMS

When you use the POP3 or IMAP4 protocol to download e-mail messages by using the Pocket PC 2002 Inbox tool, some file attachments may not be recognized.

CAUSE

This problem may occur if the file attachment is attached to a message that was formatted by using the UUENCODE message format.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, use the MIME message format instead of the UUENCODE message format when you send e-mail messages to a Pocket PC 2002-based device.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Pocket PC 2002.

MORE INFORMATION

If a UUENCODE-formatted message that contains a file attachment is received by the Pocket PC 2002 Inbox tool, the message icon does not indicate that the message contains a file attachment. When you open the message, the file attachment is not displayed.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:5/20/2002
Keywords:kbenv kbprb kbui KB317102
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