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"corrupted file" when I try to open e-mail attachment...often

Postby RXZpbGl2ZTEzOA » Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:24:00 GMT 

I am having problems opening e-mail attachments, keep getting "corrpted file" 
message.  This is happenening more and more often lately.  Is there a cache 
file I need to clear?  I can open the same file on my Blackberry, just not my 
laptop.  Anyone have an idea?  Thanks in advance.
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RE: "corrupted file" when I try to open e-mail attachment...often

Postby RGVubmlzIEMuIEpyLiwgVmlyZ2luaWEgQmVhY2gsIFZB » Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:20:09 GMT 

Look for files in subdirectories beginning with "OLK" such as "OLK239" or 
"OLK1A2" (randomly generated names) on the computer in question.

C:\Documents and Settings\%username%\Local Settings\Temporary Internet 
Files\OLK*

Outlook creates files in this directory when an attachment is opened while 
it is still attached to the e-mail message.

In order to see this subdirectory you may need to open a MS-DOS prompt 
window by going to [Start] > "Run" and typing in "cmd" (without the quotes).

Good luck!


-- 
DISCLAIMER:  My opinions and comments are mine alone and do not represent 
any other person or organization, living or dead.  This includes any 
government organization, DoD contractor, etc.
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Re: "corrupted file" when I try to open e-mail attachment...often

Postby Brian Tillman [MVP - Outlook] » Fri, 27 Feb 2009 06:10:58 GMT 

"Dennis C. Jr., {*filter*}ia Beach, VA" 






That's one way, but Windows Explorer will also show you the contents of the 
folder if you enter its exact name into the Address bar.  You can't browse 
to it, but you can open it.
-- 
Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]
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