Information about the Attachment Manager in Microsoft Windows
Attachment Manager is a built-in security feature in Microsoft Windows that helps protect your device from potentially unsafe files. It works by identifying files downloaded from the internet or received via email that may pose a security risk. When such a file is detected, Attachment Manager may either block the file from opening or display a warning before you proceed. This article explains ...
Error "Your Administrator has blocked your ability to open this file ...
When selecting a link in OneNote Win32 that points to a network folder (UNC path) or local folder path, users are blocked and receive the message “Your Administrator has blocked your ability to open this file type in OneNote”.
Applies To:
OneNote for Microsoft 365, OneNote 2024, OneNote 2021, OneNote 2019, OneNote 2016
Potentially unwanted apps are blocked by default
Potentially unwanted applications (PUA) are a category of software that can cause your device to run slowly, display unexpected ads, or at worst, install other software which may be more harmful or annoying. PUA isn’t malware, but it is software that you often don’t need and probably don’t want. Beginning with the Windows 10 May 2020 Update , Microsoft added Potentially Unwanted App ...
Applies To:
Microsoft Defender on Windows
Blocked attachments in Outlook - Microsoft Support
If you need to receive a blocked file, ask the sender to upload the file to OneDrive or SharePoint and send you a link. Once you receive the link, you can open the file location and download the file. Desktop users, see Share OneDrive files and folders. Outlook mobile users, see Send attachments and images in Outlook mobile.
Applies To:
Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Outlook 2024, Outlook 2024 for Mac, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2021 for Mac, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2019 for Mac, Outlook 2016, Outlook 2016 for Mac, Outlook.com, Microsoft Office, Outlook for Android, Outlook for iOS, Outlook Web App
Block or unblock senders in Outlook - Microsoft Support
Block senders from sending you email in new Outlook for Windows If you're receiving unwanted email, you can block the email addresses and domains you don't want to receive messages from in new Outlook. Add any email address or domain to your blocked senders list to move these messages directly to your Junk Email folder.
Applies To:
New Outlook for Windows
Windows camera, microphone, and privacy - Microsoft Support
A camera and microphone let you make video calls, take photos, record videos, and use voice features. Windows gives you control over which apps can access your camera and microphone so you stay in charge of your privacy. How Windows shows when your camera or microphone is in use Camera indicators: If your device has a camera light, the light turns on when the camera is active. If your device ...
Excel gives warning when you open files from a network location if the ...
The file could be corrupted or unsafe. Unless you trust its source, don't open it. Do you want to open it anyway? STATUS: FIXED The issue was fixed in update for Excel 2013 KB5002268, released on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. More Resources Ask the experts Connect with experts, discuss the latest Excel news, updates, and best practices, and read ...
Applies To:
Excel 2013
Cannot access DFS root when the DFS path is offline and you log on to a ...
The global version of this hotfix installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables. The dates and the times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The dates and the times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time together with your current daylight saving time (DST) bias. Additionally, the dates and the times ...
Excel is blocking untrusted XLL add-ins by default
A .XLL file is an Excel add-in file. It allows users to extend the functionality of Microsoft Excel by adding custom functions or other features.
Applies To:
Excel for Microsoft 365, Excel 2024, Excel 2021, Excel 2019, Excel 2016
Outlook blocks opening FQDN and IP address hyperlinks after installing ...
Outlook blocks opening FQDN and IP address hyperlinks after installing protections for Microsoft Outlook Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability released July 11, 2023
Applies To:
Outlook for Microsoft 365