Q141125: Cannot Insert Package into BBS Message

Article: Q141125
Product(s): The Microsoft Network
Version(s): 1.20 1.30
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 14-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- The Microsoft Network versions 1.2, 1.3 
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SYMPTOMS
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You cannot insert a Package object into a bulletin board (BBS) message.

CAUSE
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This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION
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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.

Additional query words: msn

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMSNSearch kbMSN130 kbMSN120
Version           : 1.20 1.30

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