Windows 10: Unable to open attachments.

Discus and support Unable to open attachments. in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; When I try to open attachments or download the command goes to a "Save As" folder with a Save or Cancel option. Before the recent upgrade I was able to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Gary Daniels1, Sep 22, 2022.

  1. Unable to open attachments.


    When I try to open attachments or download the command goes to a "Save As" folder with a Save or Cancel option. Before the recent upgrade I was able to download and the attachment would open. What can I do to get this back to opening my attachments?

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    Gary Daniels1, Sep 22, 2022
    #1

  2. will not open attachment in an email

    Hi Dave,

    There are some factors that we need to consider regarding your concern about opening email attachments. To properly diagnose this issue, we would like to know more about the issue by asking the following questions below:

    • How do you access your Email?
    • If you are using a browser, have you tried using a different browser?
    • Have you also tried to clear the cache and cookies of your browsers?
    • What is the last action taken before this issue happens?

    If you are using an Outlook application to open emails, we suggest that you follow the steps provided in this

    article
    . You can follow the steps provided in the issue #1.

    Let us know the result if you need further assistance.
     
    Anthony Gal, Sep 22, 2022
    #2
  3. email attachments

    Hello Allan,

    To attach a document file on an email, you can follow the step given below:

    For Windows 10 Mobile:

    • Launch to File Explorer app.
    • Press and hold the file that you need to attach on the email, and select
      Share
      button.
    • Select Outlook Mail on the suggested applications.

    For Windows Phone 8.1:

    • Download and install
      Files
      app.
    • Launch Files app.
    • Tap and hold the document that you need to attach on the email, and select
      Share
      button.
    • Select the Mail app on the suggested applications.

    Feel free to post back if you have other queries.
     
    Timoteo IV Ofr, Sep 22, 2022
    #3
  4. Unable to open attachments.

    Mail not opening attachments

    Hi Len,

    For us to narrow down your concern with your mail attachment, we would like to know the following:

    • What email program are you referring to?
    • When you open your email attachments, are you getting any error messages? If yes, what is the exact error message?
    • To make sure that we have not missed on anything, what troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
    • Is this the first time you experienced the issue?

    We look forward to your response.
     
    Michael Gall, Sep 22, 2022
    #4
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