Enable "Always ask before opening this type of file" in Vista Outlook 2007

[Tom]

I want to be able with no pop-up warning to open .doc, .jpg, .bmp files, etc
in Outlook 2007 running in Vista and accessing an Exchange server.

The "Always ask before opening this type of file" prompt is disabled, so I
can't uncheck the box.

I understand that if I uncheck the box on this prompt, that I will be
reducing my computer's security. (I also show extensions for all files, so I
know what I'm clicking.)

In XP, this was done in the Windows Explorer, under Tools, File Types. But
it's no longer available there.

I've been told to edit EditFlags in the registry for each file type.
However, this is too error prone, etc.

Isn't there a way to simply un-disable the "Always ask before opening this
type of file" so I can remove the check box next to it?

I have adminstrator privileges.

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

Not an Outlook problem - suggest you repost to a Windows Vista group.

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Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. All
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After furious head scratching, Tom asked:

| I want to be able with no pop-up warning to open .doc, .jpg, .bmp
| files, etc in Outlook 2007 running in Vista and accessing an Exchange
| server.
|
| The "Always ask before opening this type of file" prompt is disabled,
| so I can't uncheck the box.
|
| I understand that if I uncheck the box on this prompt, that I will be
| reducing my computer's security. (I also show extensions for all
| files, so I know what I'm clicking.)
|
| In XP, this was done in the Windows Explorer, under Tools, File
| Types. But it's no longer available there.
|
| I've been told to edit EditFlags in the registry for each file type.
| However, this is too error prone, etc.
|
| Isn't there a way to simply un-disable the "Always ask before opening
| this type of file" so I can remove the check box next to it?
|
| I have adminstrator privileges.

 

[Tom]

Thanks for the quick reply, Milly, and the support you give our community.

Tom, Still furiously scratching my head!


"Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]"
Not an Outlook problem - suggest you repost to a Windows Vista group.

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. All
unsolicited mail sent to my personal account will be deleted without
reading.

After furious head scratching, Tom asked:

| I want to be able with no pop-up warning to open .doc, .jpg, .bmp
| files, etc in Outlook 2007 running in Vista and accessing an Exchange
| server.
|
| The "Always ask before opening this type of file" prompt is disabled,
| so I can't uncheck the box.
|
| I understand that if I uncheck the box on this prompt, that I will be
| reducing my computer's security. (I also show extensions for all
| files, so I know what I'm clicking.)
|
| In XP, this was done in the Windows Explorer, under Tools, File
| Types. But it's no longer available there.
|
| I've been told to edit EditFlags in the registry for each file type.
| However, this is too error prone, etc.
|
| Isn't there a way to simply un-disable the "Always ask before opening
| this type of file" so I can remove the check box next to it?
|
| I have adminstrator privileges.