"The system cannot find the file specified" for all email attachme

[Baffeled1]

I'm using Outlook 2003, and have for years. A few days ago I tried to open
an attachment, just as I've been doing since 2003, and got a popup that said,
"The system cannot find the file specified". I get this for all attachments,
and it's really annoying, particularly since I've been in this business for
26 years and can't figure it out! Does anyone have a fix for this? I'm
guessing that a recent Microsoft update is responsible.

 

[createwindow]

Dear Baffeled1, (I know the feeling).

Delete all files in your temp folder. (CD %temp% at cmd prompt to find
it).

Order a chkdsk /F for your C drive and reboot.

Repair your PST file: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/HA100758311033.aspx

Now open Outlook - any better?

Hope that helps.
CreateWindow
http://mymessagetaker.com
The while-you-were-out message program you have been looking for!

 

[Brian Tillman]

I'm using Outlook 2003, and have for years. A few days ago I tried
to open an attachment, just as I've been doing since 2003, and got a
popup that said, "The system cannot find the file specified". I get
this for all attachments, and it's really annoying, particularly
since I've been in this business for 26 years and can't figure it
out! Does anyone have a fix for this? I'm guessing that a recent
Microsoft update is responsible.

Clean out the Outlook Secure Temp Folder.
http://www.howto-outlook.com/faq/securetemp.htm

 

[oljunk]

I had this problem for some time. finally figured it out after I installed NERO from ahead it associated *.dat extension to video cd application. I did regedit removed the association and it's fixed.