canadayork, For problem Number 1 try deleting your Temporary Internet Files which will usually correct the problem as the info at the link below shows.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=260650
For problem Number 2 open Outlook Express/Tools/Options/Security tab and uncheck ''do not allow attachments to be opened or saved etc.'', click Apply/OK
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Something (perhaps a hidden file?) is preventing the following from occurring:
1) I can only download any photos as .bmp files (I could download .jpg and .gif before, but now I have no alternative except to download them in .bmp).
2) I cannot connect to .wav files on the internet (e.g. at Geocities.com). I can play .wav files on my computer without accessing the internet but when I try to play .wav files that have been uploaded, I cannot connect with them. Further, if I am emailed a .wav file, something changes the name of the file as I try to open it and I cannot open it.
I have run my anti-virus program and nothing shows up, but I was told by someone at Microsoft that it sounds like a virus is preventing these functions. I searched for any viruses but did not find one.
Do you know anything about this? I am using Windows ME and Explorer 6.0. Perhaps I only need to change some designations on a menu somewhere?

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