Regarding .EML files see under Unable to Open .eml File Attachments in Outlook Express Keywords: .eml, email file, attachments, outlook express, error, unable to open, problems ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- When you attempt to open an .eml attachment in Outlook Express, either the file may not open or you may receive an error message that states that there is no program associated with this file type. To resolve this behavior, either run the Msimn executable file with the /reg option to force Outlook Express to re-register its file types, or re-register the .eml file type in My Computer. To run the Msimn executable file with the /reg option: Quit Outlook Express. Click Start , and then click Run. In the Open box, type msimn /reg, and then click OK. To re-register the .eml file type in My Computer: On the desktop, double-click My Computer. On the Tools menu, click Folder Options. Click the File Types tab. Under Registered file types, click EML Outlook Express Mail Message , and then click Advanced. Click Open, and then click Edit. Type the following single line in the Application used to perform action box: C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\MSIMN.EXE" /eml:%1 Click OK , click OK again, and then click Close. ----- Original Message ----- From: <kquinn@cam.org> To: <GEN-COMP-TIPS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, June 25, 2004 2:39 AM Subject: Re: [Gen-Comp-Tips] eml attachments and powerpoint > .EML files are not Powerpoint attachments. Powerpoint files end in .PPT > > What mail software are you using? > > > > > Quoting Bellaskin2 Bella <bellaskin2@msn.com>: > > > I get some email attachments sent to me from friends and family that > > sometimes I cannot open. They are usually eml attachments that I can not > > open. One of my friends said I must not have powerpoint. I have Windows > > XP. Is there a website that I can download powerpoint or something to open > > eml attachements? > > > > Thanks. > > > > > ==== GEN-COMP-TIPS Mailing List ==== > DO NOT open unexpected file attachments from people, even if you know them. Verify with the sender first. This may be your only line of defence, other than AV Software, against mail "viruses" > > ============================== > You can manage your RootsWeb-Review subscription from > http://newsletters.rootsweb.com/ >