Hi

If you goto Tools on the menu bar and select options and then the security 
tab there's a check box to block files that could potentially include a 
virus, uncheck this only if you have upto date antivirus software. This will 
enable those greyed out attachments.

regards

JFK
"FL" <welshdragon@ameritech.net> wrote in message 
news:Almad.15795$Qv5.4439@newssvr33.news.prodigy.com...
> Hope someone can help. I am using Windows 98 and updated the computer via
> Windows Update.
>
> Anyhow, this is my problem. When someone sends me an attachment of a 
> picture
> (jpg, bmp, etc.), the picture is embedded in the body of the message. When 
> I
> go to click the paperclip (attachment), all the files are greyed out. 
> Since
> they are greyed out, I can't easily download or view the pics in a way I
> like.
>
> I've search throughout the entire menus and I can find anything that will
> allow me to NOT view pictures that are attached to the message. Does 
> anyone
> have a fix for me???
>
> Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,
> FL
>
>