How do I access the options for Opening Mail Attachments?

[Bert]

When I try to open a Word or Excel file attachment it will not allow me to
uncheck the "Always ask before opening" box. It is grayed-out. I can open
the file but don't want this dialogue box to appear every time. Thanks.

 

[VanguardLH]

When I try to open a Word or Excel file attachment it will not allow me to
uncheck the "Always ask before opening" box. It is grayed-out. I can open
the file but don't want this dialogue box to appear every time. Thanks.

/Google works/
http://www.google.com/search?q=+"always+ask+before+opening"
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First result found:
http://windowsitpro.com/article/art...osoft-outlook-for-a-particular-file-type.html
Summary of instructions:
1. Open the Control Panel Folder Options applet.
2. Select the File Types tab.
3. Scroll down to the extension type that you want to reset.
4. Select the extension type, then click Advanced.
5. Check the "Confirm open after download" check box, then click OK.
6. Click Close to the Folder Options dialog box.