Microsoft KB Archive/141125

= Microsoft Knowledge Base =

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.