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Cannot Insert Package into BBS Message
Last reviewed: July 16, 1997
Article ID: Q141125
1.20 1.30 WINDOWS kbother

The information in this article applies to:

  • The Microsoft Network versions 1.2, 1.3

SYMPTOMS

You cannot insert a Package object into a bulletin board (BBS) message.

CAUSE

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

Packages are not allowed to prevent people from posting items that might damage your computer when you open the package. For packages posted before version 1.2 of The Microsoft Network, you receive a warning if you open a message with a package in it.

KBCategory: kbother
KBSubcategory: msnbbs
Additional reference words: 1.20 1.30 msn
Keywords : msnbbs kbother
Version : 1.20 1.30
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: July 16, 1997
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