

There is also a free COM Add-In that provides a tidy interface to modify the registry and move any or all attachment types from Level 1 to Level 2. Level 2 attachments can be seen but must be saved to disk before they can be accessed. Level 1 attachments cannot be seen by the user. Outlook 2002 includes a registry key that users can edit, which will let them move certain file attachments from Level 1 designation to Level 2. The attachments are still received by Outlook but are not visible to users. Outlook 2002 includes 43 file extensions that are blocked by default. Many viruses are spread through malicious attachments included in e-mail messages.
#OUTLOOK VERSION 2002 UPDATE#
This latest security update has three main components: This article outlines various techniques-including a handy tool named Redemption-that you can use to bypass these security roadblocks and save your custom Outlook applications.Ī closer look at Outlook’s E-mail Security Update Many of the features of this security update hinder or even “break” custom Outlook applications. Outlook 2002 includes features from the Outlook E-mail Security Update released in the wake of viruses such as Melissa and I LOVE YOU. Developers, on the other hand, are worried. The new version of Outlook has many features and improvements that end users will enjoy. On May 31, 2001, Microsoft released the newest version of its e-mail client software, Outlook 2002 (part of the Office XP Suite).
