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Category: Computers & Technology : Software
The following applies to the Windows 95/98 version of Outlook Express (although I can't imagine the MacIntosh version could be much different).
If you received the desired attachment as an email attachment, you can just forward the email you originally received. Please try and delete the email addresses of any innocent parties mentioned in the body of this new forwarded message. I'd hate to have people inadvertantly added to one of those annoying joke lists. 8-)
Attachments to emails are just files.
They should be created or saved prior to creating the new email message. Clicking on the paper clip button in the toolbar of a new Outlook Express email message will open up a "browse" window, here you will locate and double click on the file you want to attach. You'll see it listed in the "Attach" field below the subject. Then, just make sure you got the right email address in the "To" field and click the send button.
Locating the File You Want to Attach
This problem can easily be avoided by organizing files you save or create. Post a request and I'll give you an example or two of methods people use to do this.
If you have trouble locating the file you're attaching, try using the "Find" feature:
[Start], [Find], [Files or Folders]
If you know the name of the file or even part of it, type it here. Make sure the "Look In:" field says "My Computer" and the "Include Subfolders" checkbox is checked. Don't be afraid to use the "Date" and "Advanced" tabs if your search brings up too many results.
Remember, it's a computer, it's dumb. If you tell it to look for "My aunt's jokes", it's going to look for everything with the letters "my", "aunt's", OR "jokes". I just tested this out and it's STILL looking for files after 7 minutes. If your search contains one word or a part of one word with no spaces, you'll be better off. This may take a while, but you have to be patient to find what your looking for. If you have the habit of searching from folder to folder, not admitting you need help (like I do), break it!
Also, Windows keeps track of the last 10 or 15 files you've opened in the "Documents" list off of the Start button:
[Start], [Documents]
If you have no idea what the file was called, but you remember the program you used to open it, open that program. Most programs have a list of the most recent files you opened as well. Start the program, then click . You may see them displayed at the bottom of that list. If not, click the or option under . This will most likely open a "Browse" window in the folder that program uses to store files you create with it. Look for the file there.
Files you can('t) attach
I work in the technical support department for an Internet service provider and a painful portion of my day is spent explaining why you shouldn't use email to send 50 of the best snapshots from your granddaughter's 2nd birthday party in a single message or the entire audio file of a speech you gave in Denver about new trends in roofing material.
These files can easily become TOO LARGE for email. This would be like trying to send a 9 Lb. ham in a manilla envelope. Don't fret, these treasures can be sent through email, but you must first save them as a small file. Most email servers have a size limit for single messages of 2 to 5 megabytes, and for good reason.
You can send those cakey-faced pictures in "jpg" (Pronounced JAY-peg) format. Most programs that deal with picture files have an option to "Save As..." a file with the .jpg suffix. Jpg files are MUCH smaller than .bmp (BIT-map) files and therefore stand a good chance of making it to the relatives intact. If possible, send a couple of emails with a few pictures attached to each instead of one email that includes both rolls of film.
Save that riveting speech from Denver in Real Audio format or a similar tool. Search the net for "audio compression programs" to download a free (usually) utility to help you do this.
Use a file compression program like WinZip to compress or shrink files of different natures.
Basically, just remember to try and keep attachments limited to 2 megabytes (2000 kilobytes) or less. You can check this by right-clicking on the file itself and choosing [Properties].
Hope this helps!
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