An e-mail message attachment opens as read-only if you open the attachment in the reading pane in Outlook 2003 (906168)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Office Outlook 2003

SYMPTOMS

If you open an e-mail message attachment in the reading pane in Microsoft Office Outlook 2003, the attachment opens as read-only.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs because the attachment handling function changed in Outlook 2003 to avoid data loss.

WORKAROUND

To work around this behavior, do not open the attachment in the reading pane. Instead, double-click the e-mail message, and then open the attachment.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/27/2006
Keywords:kbattachments kbemail kbtshoot KB906168 kbAudEndUser
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