Ann,
I think everyone gets those red Xs once in a while. It's probably the
senders error in their HTML code. If it happens too often for you then
maybe someone else can suggest a fix.
J. Dent
At 01:01 PM 7/30/2004, you wrote:
>I have the same problem with SOMETIMES a red X in a box will appear
>instead of a graphic. However, I get HTML (graphic) email all the
>time. Its just that now and then I will get the boxed X instead of the
>graphic. I right click on the boxed X, but still can't get the
>picture. Does anyone have a suggestion? As I said, I get most graphics
>just fine - its only SOME that don't come through. thanks, -AnnFennell
>
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>----- Original Message -----
>From: Don Penlington
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2004 8:31 AM
>Subject: [PCSOFT] HTML graphics for download or forward.
>
>
>Janet writes:
>
><<When I download or forward emails with moving graphics or regular
>pictures, I end up with a box with an x in it instead of the pictures....
>then copy and paste in a new email but when it gets to the person I sent it
>to, again there it just a square for the picture and the little square with
>the x>>
>
>Well first of all, if you're not receiving these files, there's no way you
>can forward them.
>
>Second, we'd need to know what OS and email program you use. If, for
>example, you use OE, it's likely that a recent security patch to OE
>prevents you from downloading such material, because of the high
>security risk inherent in HTML emails. You'd have to reset its options to
>allow attachments and formatted text.
>
>For the same reason, it's probable that your recipients have html email
>blocked.
>
>You should be aware that receiving and sending html email is a high-risk
>area, and that in order to do so, you will have to set the security
>settings on whatever emailer you use accordingly.
>
>Make sure that your antivirus defences are right up-to-date, and that your
>sources are absolutely safe---ie that anyone sending you such material is
>VERY expert in their computer knowledge and experience.
>
>If, for example, your own computer were virus-infected, of which you might
>be totally unaware, that virus can propagate, through the html coding, onto
>any other computer to which you might transmit any formatted email. This is
>a favourite way in which viruses and other nasties such as malware choose
>to propagate themselves. They use an innocent "host" computer from which
>to spread their evil ways. The poor innocent host doesn't know, until
>suddenly their friends stop speaking to them!
>
>Assuming you already know all that, if you still wish to proceed, have a
>look at your firewall settings, your email software security settings, and
>check that your ISP's at both ends will permit these transmissions. A lot
>of email filters will block html completely, or at least consign it to the
>"junkmail" bin.
>
>That's because html carries a very high "junk" or "spam" rating.
>
> Personally, I have my email filters (Eudora) set to block all html email,
>as I know it will be either spam or possibly dangerous. Perhaps your
>recipients have similar settings.
>
>If you wish to send graphics safely, you can do so by sending them as
>regular .jpg or movie attachments.
>Embedding them into html email will put most filters onto high alert.
>
>Don Penlington
>
>
>
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