When I get an email with an attachment, I can not download it or view it

This is a security setting in Outlook Express 6 only that protects you against unwanted downloads and viruses.  To disable this feature, open Outlook Express and click on Tools and then Options.

Click on the Security Tab

Make sure that "Do not allow attachments to be saved or opened that could potentially be a virus" and click OK

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