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Error: attached files in "winmail.dat" format"
Attached files in the winmail.dat format don't depend in any case on the incoming or outgooing e-mail service providers. This is an issue specific to Microsoft, as they mention on their support website: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/278061/fr
The most recent help on the subject can be found here:
http://www.slipstick.com/problems/outlook-is-sending-winmail-dat-attachments/
You will learn how to solve the problem either with the help of internal settings within the different versions of Outlook, or with the help of third-party software allowing you to read winmail.dat contents.
How to stop sending rich text format e-mails with Outlook
The most recent help on the subject can be found here:
http://www.slipstick.com/problems/outlook-is-sending-winmail-dat-attachments/
You will learn how to solve the problem either with the help of internal settings within the different versions of Outlook, or with the help of third-party software allowing you to read winmail.dat contents.
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How to stop sending rich text format e-mails with Outlook
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We recommend using another email program to avoid these attachement problems.
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