Technical Note
PROBLEM: What are these darn MS-TNEF attachments and how do I read them?

Are you receiving e-mail attachments labeled MS-TNEF, but you are not able to read these attachments?

MS-TNEF stands for "Microsoft's Transport Neutral Encapsulation Format". Microsoft email programs can be configured to send a variety of attachment formats. If the person who sent you the message has their e-mail program configured to use a Microsoft-specific format such as MS-TNEF, and you are using Netscape or some other non-Microsoft email program, then you will not be able to read the MS-TNEF attachment.

SOLUTION:

Try using a little utility called Fentun. Fentun lets Windows and Linux users read MS-TNEF attachments. Software and installation instructions are available at the Fentun web site..


Tuesday, 02-Oct-01 10:54:28 Technical Note 0069

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