This file has been blocked because it is potentially unsafe.

I'm having a problem receiving files from a friend. I can
receive files from everyone else and I can send him files
but every time he tries to send me a file this is the
message that I receive ...

tried to send you a file (devil-1280-1024.jpg). This file
has been blocked because it is potentially unsafe.


We never used to have this problem and it's only been
since we both updated to the new MSN. Any clues as to
what may be going on? It's truly weird and any or all
help is GREATLY appreciated. :)

Thx's for your time and have a great wknd!! ;)

John
Wed May 11 00:26:31 CDT 2005

tweetiebyrd1 wrote:

> I'm having a problem receiving files from a friend. I can
> receive files from everyone else and I can send him files
> but every time he tries to send me a file this is the
> message that I receive ...
>
> tried to send you a file (devil-1280-1024.jpg). This file
> has been blocked because it is potentially unsafe.
>
>
> We never used to have this problem and it's only been
> since we both updated to the new MSN. Any clues as to
> what may be going on? It's truly weird and any or all
> help is GREATLY appreciated. :)

Which new MSN? Look at Help. If it's 7.0.777, read this:
http://johnbokma.com/mexit/2005/05/05/

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Jonathan
Wed May 11 00:28:52 CDT 2005

Greetings,

This is a new "security" feature in MSN Messenger 7. Assuming you're using Windows XP SP2,
you can restore the functionality by downloading and running the following .reg file:
http://messenger.jonathankay.com/downloads/extfix.reg
You'll need to restart Messenger to see the change.
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"tweetiebyrd1" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:155f01c555e8$2bfc0f00$a501280a@phx.gbl...
> I'm having a problem receiving files from a friend. I can
> receive files from everyone else and I can send him files
> but every time he tries to send me a file this is the
> message that I receive ...
>
> tried to send you a file (devil-1280-1024.jpg). This file
> has been blocked because it is potentially unsafe.
>
>
> We never used to have this problem and it's only been
> since we both updated to the new MSN. Any clues as to
> what may be going on? It's truly weird and any or all
> help is GREATLY appreciated. :)
>
> Thx's for your time and have a great wknd!! ;)

Ben
Wed May 11 09:26:47 CDT 2005

Please make sure your running MSN Messenger 7.0.0813 available from
http://download.microsoft.com/download/5/d/9/5d9bb5b2-49c7-4890-94ab-d1d5e44a0e6d/Install_MSN_Messenger.exe...
some of the blocking mechanism have been removed from this build. If they
still can't send the files please use File Sharing available in the
Activities menu.

--
Ben B. [US]

"tweetiebyrd1" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:155f01c555e8$2bfc0f00$a501280a@phx.gbl...
> I'm having a problem receiving files from a friend. I can
> receive files from everyone else and I can send him files
> but every time he tries to send me a file this is the
> message that I receive ...
>
> tried to send you a file (devil-1280-1024.jpg). This file
> has been blocked because it is potentially unsafe.
>
>
> We never used to have this problem and it's only been
> since we both updated to the new MSN. Any clues as to
> what may be going on? It's truly weird and any or all
> help is GREATLY appreciated. :)
>
> Thx's for your time and have a great wknd!! ;)