{"id":1944,"date":"2024-10-17T10:31:27","date_gmt":"2024-10-17T05:01:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.msoutlooktools.com\/blogs\/?p=1944"},"modified":"2024-10-22T10:33:14","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T05:03:14","slug":"attachment-files-blocked-by-microsoft-outlook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.msoutlooktools.com\/blogs\/attachment-files-blocked-by-microsoft-outlook\/","title":{"rendered":"Types of Attachment Files Blocked by Microsoft Outlook"},"content":{"rendered":"

Microsoft Outlook Blocked Attachment Files<\/b><\/h2>\n

There are a number of attachment files types that Outlook blocks by default because of security reasons. Yes, Microsoft Outlook blocks these file types by default because these files have much potential for introducing a Virus in your system due to which the chances of corruption may be increased. And one more thing is that you can’t unblock these files. But, if you are using Exchange server then you can easily unblock these file types. If you’re facing any other Outlook issues, such as persistent reminders. so, this guide will help you How to Fix the Issues of Reminders Keep Popping up<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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.ade \u2013 Access Project Extension (Microsoft)<\/strong><\/span>.adp \u2013 Access Project (Microsoft)<\/strong>.app \u2013 Executable Application<\/strong><\/p>\n

.asp \u2013 Active Server Page<\/strong><\/p>\n

.bas \u2013 BASIC Source Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

.bat\u2013 Batch Processing<\/strong><\/p>\n

.cer\u2013 Internet Security Certificate File<\/strong><\/p>\n

.chm \u2013 Compiled HTML Help<\/strong><\/p>\n

.cmd\u2013 DOS CP\/M Command File, Command File for Windows NT<\/strong><\/p>\n

.cnt\u2013 Help File Index<\/strong><\/p>\n

.com\u2013 Command<\/strong><\/p>\n

.cpl\u2013 Windows Control Panel Extension (Microsoft)<\/strong><\/p>\n

.crt\u2013 Certificate File<\/strong><\/p>\n

.csh \u2013 csh Script<\/strong><\/p>\n

.der\u2013 DER Encoded X509 Certificate File<\/strong><\/p>\n

.exe \u2013 Executable File<\/strong><\/p>\n

.fxp \u2013 FoxPro Compiled Source (Microsoft)<\/strong><\/p>\n

.gadget \u2013 Windows Vista Gadget<\/strong><\/p>\n

.hlp \u2013 Windows Help File<\/strong><\/p>\n

.hpj\u2013 Project file used to create Windows Help File<\/strong><\/p>\n

.hta \u2013 Hypertext Application<\/strong><\/p>\n

.inf\u2013 Information or Setup File<\/strong><\/p>\n

.ins \u2013 IIS Internet Communication Settings (Microsoft)<\/strong><\/p>\n

.isp \u2013 IIS Internet Service Provider Settings (Microsoft)<\/strong><\/p>\n

.its \u2013 Internet Document Set, Internet Translation<\/strong><\/p>\n

.js \u2013 JavaScript Source Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

.jse \u2013 JScript Encoded Script File<\/strong><\/p>\n

.ksh \u2013 UNIX Shell Script<\/strong><\/p>\n

.lnk \u2013 Windows Shortcut File<\/strong><\/p>\n

.mad \u2013 Access Module Shortcut (Microsoft)<\/strong><\/p>\n

.maf \u2013 Access (Microsoft)<\/strong><\/p>\n

.maq \u2013 Access Diagram Shortcut (Microsoft)<\/strong><\/p>\n

.mam\u2013 Access Macro Shortcut (Microsoft)<\/strong><\/p>\n

.maq\u2013 Access Query Shortcut (Microsoft)<\/strong><\/p>\n

.mar \u2013 Access Report Shortcut (Microsoft)<\/strong><\/p>\n

.mas \u2013 Access Stored Procedure (Microsoft)<\/strong><\/p>\n

.mat \u2013 Access Table Shortcut (Microsoft)<\/strong><\/p>\n

.mau \u2013 Media Attachment Unit<\/strong><\/p>\n

.mav \u2013 Access View Shortcut (Microsoft)<\/strong><\/p>\n

.maw\u2013 Access Data Access Page (Microsoft)<\/strong><\/p>\n

.mda \u2013 Access Add-in (Microsoft), MDA Access 2 Workgroup (Microsoft)<\/strong><\/p>\n

.mdb \u2013 Access Application (Microsoft), MDF Access Database (Microsoft)<\/strong><\/p>\n

.mde \u2013 Access MDE Database File (Microsoft)<\/strong><\/p>\n

.mdt \u2013 Access ADD-in Data (Microsoft)<\/strong><\/p>\n

.mdw – Access Workgroup Information (Microsoft)<\/strong><\/p>\n

.mdz \u2013 Access Wizard Template (Microsoft)<\/strong><\/p>\n

.msc\u2013 Microsoft Management Console Snap-in Control File (Microsoft)<\/strong><\/p>\n

.msh \u2013 Microsoft Shell<\/strong><\/p>\n

.msh1 \u2013 Microsoft Shell<\/strong><\/p>\n

.msh2 \u2013 Microsoft Shell<\/strong><\/p>\n

.msh1xml\u2013 Microsoft Shell<\/strong><\/p>\n

.msh2xml\u2013 Microsoft Shell<\/strong><\/p>\n

.msi \u2013 Windows Installer File (Microsoft)<\/strong><\/p>\n

.msp \u2013 Windows Installer Update<\/strong><\/p>\n

.mst \u2013 Windows SDK Setup Transform Script<\/strong><\/p>\n

.ops\u2013 Office Profile Setting File<\/strong><\/p>\n

.osd \u2013 Application Virtualized with Microsoft SoftGrid Sequencer<\/strong><\/p>\n

.pcd \u2013 Visual Test (Microsoft)<\/strong><\/p>\n

.pif \u2013 Windows Program Information File (Microsoft)<\/strong><\/p>\n

.plg\u2013 Developer Studio Build Log<\/strong><\/p>\n

.prf\u2013 Windows System File<\/strong><\/p>\n

.prg \u2013 Program File<\/strong><\/p>\n

.pst\u2013 MS Exchange Address Book File, Outlook Personal Folder File (Microsoft)<\/strong><\/p>\n

.reg \u2013 Registration Information\/ Key for W95\/98, Registry Data File<\/strong><\/p>\n

.scf\u2013 Windows Explorer Command<\/strong><\/p>\n

.scr\u2013 Windows Screen Saver<\/strong><\/p>\n

.sct \u2013 Windows Script Component, Foxpro Screen (Microsoft)<\/strong><\/p>\n

.shb\u2013 Windows Shortcut into a Document<\/strong><\/p>\n

.shs \u2013 Shell Scrap Object File<\/strong><\/p>\n

.ps1\u2013 Windows PowerShell<\/strong><\/p>\n

.ps1xml\u2013 Windows PowerShell<\/strong><\/p>\n

.ps2 \u2013 Windows PowerShell<\/strong><\/p>\n

.ps2xml \u2013 Windows PowerShell<\/strong><\/p>\n

.psc1 \u2013 Windows PowerShell<\/strong><\/p>\n

.psc2\u2013 Windows PowerShell<\/strong><\/p>\n

.tmp \u2013 Temporary File\/Folder<\/strong><\/p>\n

.url\u2013 Internal Location<\/strong><\/p>\n

.vb\u2013 VBScript File or Any VisualBasic Source<\/strong><\/p>\n

.vbe\u2013 VBScript Encoded Script File<\/strong><\/p>\n

.vbp\u2013 Visual Basic Project File<\/strong><\/p>\n

.vbs\u2013 VBScript Script File, Visual Basic for Application Script<\/strong><\/p>\n

.vsmacros\u2013 Visual Studio .NET Binary-based Macro Project (Microsoft)<\/strong><\/p>\n

.vsw \u2013 Visio Workspace File (Microsoft)<\/strong><\/p>\n

.ws \u2013 Windows Script File<\/strong><\/p>\n

.wsf\u2013 Windows Script File<\/strong><\/p>\n

.wsh \u2013 Windows Script Host Setting File<\/strong><\/p>\n

.xnk \u2013 Exchange Public Folder Shortcut<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n

Microsoft Outlook blocks certain attachment files to enhance security and prevent attacks. While this is helpful, it can be frustrating when legitimate files are blocked. To manage blocked attachments, you can rename the file extensions or compress them. Just make sure the source is trusted before bypassing Outlook\u2019s security.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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