That you haven't installed the patches to Outlook 2000.
It's noted at http://www.slipstick.com/addins/utilities/attsecup.htm
I'm sorry I didn't ask if you kept your software current.
Bob
When I open the security tab there is no Attachment Security field. Only Secure Content, which allows mw to change the zone settings to medium, which I did - and Digital ID settings. And if I do manage to get the settings right, will it allow me to access an attachment from a message I received two days ago?

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