Under Outlook Express Menu: Tools, Options, Security (tab), there is a box to check or uncheck that says "Do not allow attachments to be saved or opened that could potentially be a virus" Well, nearly every attachment could POTENTIALLY be a virus. You pretty much can't open attachments at all if you have that box checked. -Ann Fennell ----- Original Message ----- From: MiloMonnie Moen To: [log in to unmask] Could you please tell me how to open up items on Outlook Express. I not only can't open attachments, but (example) if I am looking at the news, can read the headlines, but can't open the story. Thanks so much. The NOSPIN Group is now offering Free PC Tech support at our newest website: http://freepctech.com