Sometimes I receive empty spaces but with a rex "X" in the box instead of pictures that people are trying to send me on emails.
1. What causes this?
2. How can I open them?
2007-05-20 01:36:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
If you are using Outlook Express, go to Tools and the Options. Click on the Security tab and uncheck the option for Block images and other external content....
If you are not using OE, try disabling any firewalls.
2007-05-20 01:42:57 · answer #1 · answered by John K 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is very common, just right click on the red x, and hit show picture. If that doesn't work, try checking security settings. Get internet explorer 7.
2007-05-20 01:47:34 · answer #2 · answered by Tyler 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is common...I get it too sometimes. That is like the HTML thing. It means that the picture is too big, or that the e-mail you are using can't read it. I don't think you can open them. But, hey, it IS the internet, right? There may be a way.
2007-05-20 01:46:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means its a broken link - I have this happen at work because the firewall stops them. Try pasting them into word or excel or something and sending them that way - it might help.
2007-05-20 01:45:14 · answer #4 · answered by KristyGrl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some e-mail clients such as hotmail block attachments from downloading due to virus potential. if you right click the red X and pick show picture you should be able to view it.
2007-05-20 01:43:08 · answer #5 · answered by Cyber-Medic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a quirk with Yahoo mail. tried to figure it out awhile ago. Ironically I just posted to someone at CNet about this very thing last night. I put my "workaround" tips in there. http://forums.cnet.com/5208-6121_102-0.html?forumID=45&threadID=248221&messageID=2491124#2491124
2007-05-20 01:55:36 · answer #6 · answered by erfahren 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a flash player or active x which are free online, try to right click and show picture.......
2007-05-20 01:42:36 · answer #7 · answered by perkie_up 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
IE or your security software is blocking them because they think they may contain malware.
Try Firefox:
If still stuck, check all security settings.
2007-05-20 01:42:18 · answer #8 · answered by ELfaGeek 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋