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Forwarding e-mails with attachments in hotmail

Jan 28, 2005 12:06AM PST

When I forward e-mails from my hotmail account nobody gets the attachments! What do I need to do?

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Forwarded Attachments Not Forwarding
Feb 1, 2005 1:48AM PST

I am experiencing the same problem. When I forward attachments, they do not reach their destination although the e-mail itself does. My friends must think I am off my trolley. I have noticed that their is not an option below the CC, BCC, etc. that says attachment being sent. I am using Windows ME, have searched the MSN website with no results. What do I need to do to correct this problem? I also have a router if that makes any difference to the solution. Thanks for the help.

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My guess would be...
Feb 2, 2005 1:18AM PST

Hotmail is filtering and removing attachments. Only a guess. Although I do maintain a Hotmail address I find it cumbersome. I use mostly my ISP e-mail client and presently trying out Gmail. If you would like a Gmail invitation, contact me through CNet e-mail by clicking on my blue forum name. Need an addy to send it.

Wishing you success with the attachment problem. Stay on your trolley! Grin

Glenn

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Same problem
Feb 7, 2005 4:50AM PST

I had the same problem so emailed them. They said they were aware of the problem and it would be addressed in the next update to Hotmail. Sounds like typical Microsoft.

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Is ANYONE'S working?
Feb 7, 2005 11:14AM PST

I forwarded numerous attachments to people yesterday alone, and haven't done so before that for a few weeks. I got no replies to any of these. Is this working for anybody, because if not I have a few people who think I'm pretty nuts right now, lol.

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Any luck?
Apr 19, 2005 2:20PM PDT

Hello Everyone... I am also facing the same issue. Also I am unable to configure hotmail account in outlook express. If anyone got the solution for attachments problem please post your replies immdtly.
Thanks.

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How are
Apr 19, 2005 7:35PM PDT

How are you forwarding the attachments? Are you using the webserver or are you using Outlook Express or some other type of email program?

I just forwarded an email from my wife's hotmail account to my gmail account and everything went off like a piece of cake. Need more info.

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Maybe not the same but...
Apr 19, 2005 11:45PM PDT

My brother has a Hotmail account, using Outlook Express as his email client, anyway, when I send him attachments, he "now" has to double click the 'header' and when the message opens, double click the area where it 'lists' the attachment, a new box opens asking do you want to open or save, and he clicks open and he is then able to see the attachment. Maybe this does not apply if your going thru MSN. This seemed to occur since he had to re-sign up to the account. Just an FYI
Eddie