| When referring to e-mail an attachment is a file that is sent with the e-mail message. An attachment can be a picture, a word document, a movie, a sound file, an excel document, or any other special file that requires another program to open it. In addition to the files mentioned above, attachments may also contain computer viruses, trojans,
worms, or other malware. Unless you were expecting an attachment from the user sending you the e-mail, it is recommended that you do not open the attachment, even if it is a friend sending the e-mail. Viruses and worms can use address books to help spread the virus and make it appear to be a valid e-mail.
- See document CH000887 for additional information about sending an e-mail with an attachment.
- If you're missing attachments in Microsoft Outlook see document CH000728.
- See document CH000888 for additional help and information about forwarding an attachment in an e-mail.
- For additional information about why you may be unable to receive any attachments see document CH000889.
Also see: E-mail, Security definitions | |
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