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Decoder Tools

If some messages arrive from the Internet looking like scrambled eggs, then you need to save each one as a file, then decode it. This is much less of a problem with Outlook than it was with Microsoft Exchange/Windows Messaging. 
 

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Tools
Fentun   Utility to decode attachments sent by Outlook that arrive as Winmail.dat files because you sent in Rich Text Format.
TNEF's Enough   Tool for Macintosh computers to decode the Winmail.dat attachment sent in Rich Text Format messages.
Winmail Opener   Winmail Opener is a small and simple utility that allows users to view and extract contents of TNEF-encoded messages (winmail.dat). Version 1.4 - Free.
WinZip   Includes UUencode, BinHex and MIME support, so you can extract attachments from messages that you've saved as files.
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Notes
  • If other people complain that your messages arrive with gibberish or a mysterious WINMAIL.DAT file, then try Rich-Text Sentry (Microsoft Exchange and Windows Messaging Only) to prevent messages from leaking out in rich-text format. 
  • The Internet Mail Enhancement Patch for Microsoft Outlook 97 fixes an RTF leak that affected any reply to a Reply To address.
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    More Information
  • OL2000 Information About Outlook and Encoded Messages

  • Decoding Internet Attachments - A Tutorial

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    Updated Apr 07 2008
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