[thelist] OT: outlook express file extension

[Rob Sylvan]

thelist-bounces at lists.evolt.org wrote:
>
> i have tried re-associating the .eml extension to msimn.exe (the
> outlook express executable) but obviously this is wrong because
> double-clicking on a .eml file just throws me back into outlook
> express -- i want to OPEN the bloody message
>
> (why?  because the attached message *itself* has an attachment, a
> spreadsheet, and that's what i'm really after)
>
> any idea what i should re-associate .eml with?

Rudy,

I've just checked on my system to see what is associated with .eml and it is
the msimn.exe you previously mentioned. Double clicking a file with .eml
does give me the OE splash screen, but then the message will open. I wish I
could offer more, but thought that might be helpful to know.

-Rob