Windows 10: Is Word subject to the MHT attack which affects Internet Explorer?

Internet Explorer has been shown to be vulnerable to malware attack after opening a specially crafted .mht or .mhtml file. See ( https://www.forbes.com/sites/j )


After disabling Internet Explorer feature in Windows 10, the default program for handling .mht files became Word. (For the .mhtml filetype, the default program became "Office 2010 component", though I have Office 365 installed as well.) So now an .mht file would by default be opened in Word. (The .mht file could have been delivered, for example, in an email with a compressed web URL so the .mht was not visible.)


Is Word vulnerable to the same attack on opening the .mht malware file as was Internet Explorer?

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Internet Explorer 11 MHT File Problem

Unfortunately this is not the answer the question as my .mht file associations are already set to Internet Explorer.

 

Internet Explorer not saving all pictures within .mht file

Hello,

Thank you for visiting Microsoft Community and providing us with the detailed description about the issue.

As per the description, I understand that you are experiencing issue with Internet Explorer not saving all pictures within .mht file on the system.

I certainly understand your concern and will try my best to help you.

There is a possibility that this issue might have occurred due to compatibility issues or incorrect Internet Explorer settings in the system.

I would suggest you to try the following methods and check if it helps.

Method 1:

I would suggest you to run the In-built Internet Explorer troubleshooters. Internet Explorer troubleshooters in Windows 8.1 Preview.

By default, Windows 8.1 has the following two Internet Explorer troubleshooters A) Internet Explorer Performance (B) Internet Explorer Safety.

To run Internet Explorer troubleshooters, please follow the steps mentioned below.

• 
  Close all programs.
  
• 
  Press Windows key + C.
  
• 
  Type troubleshooting, under search.
  
• 
  Click on troubleshooting and click view all on the task pane on the left.
  
• 
  Click Internet Explorer Performance.
  
• 
  Click next in the dialogue box.
  
• 
  The troubleshooter will run and fix all identified issues automatically.
  
• 
  Click Close.
  

Note: After you run the Internet Explorer Performance troubleshooter, start Internet Explorer to see whether the issue is fixed. If the issue still occurs, run the Internet Explorer Safety troubleshooter by
using the same steps as mentioned earlier.

The above steps holds good for Windows 10 as well.

If the issue persists, follow method 2

Method 2:

How to run “Internet Explorer without add-ons”,
please follow the steps given below.

• 
  Click the “Start” button.
  
• 
  Click “All Programs”.
  
• 
  Click “Accessories”.
  
• 
  Click “System Tools”, and then click
  Internet Explorer (No Add-ons).
  

Note: Add-ons can sometimes cause browsers to run slowly and crash, or they might pose a security or compatibility risk. You can turn off specific add-ons to help increase
your browsing speed, or if you suspect they are causing problems for Internet Explorer. You can also remove add-ons that you are no longer using from your PC.

If the issue persists, follow method 3

Method 3:

How to reset Internet Explorer settings

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737

Note: The Reset Internet Explorer Settings feature might reset security settings or privacy settings that you added to the list of Trusted Sites. The Reset Internet Explorer
Settings feature might also reset parental control settings. We recommend that you note these sites before you use the Reset Internet Explorer Settings feature. Resetting Internet Explorer isn't reversible, and all previous settings are lost after reset.

I hope this information is helpful.

Please do let us know if you need any further assistance, we will be glad to assist you.

Thank you.

Jayant

 

Search Content of MHT files

Hi David,

Most probably, this is a problem with the search and indexing of your Windows 10 computer. For us to provide the best resolution possible, we would like to clarify the following:

• Are you trying to search the content of MHT files using Cortana?
• Have you tried searching it using the File Explorer?
• Are you using a third-party app to search for the content of MHT files?

As an initial troubleshooting step, we suggest that you run the troubleshooter for search and indexing. To run the Search and Indexing troubleshooter, follow these steps:

• Click the Start button and select the Settings
  icon.
• Choose Update & Security from the list.
• Click Troubleshoot in the left pane of the window.
• Under Find and fix other problems.
• Select Search and Indexing and click Run the troubleshooter.

We'll keep an eye out for your response.