Yahoo email attachment problem

[johnnyBravo1]

I have windows xp pro sp2 with IE sp1. Anytime I try to attach a file to my yahoo account through the web I keep getting an error message saying Invalid file type specified, i've tried several different file's, .doc, .jpg, .xls, and they are all below the size limit. when I use firefox, it works fine, but the person doesn't want to use firefox, any help greatly appreciated, also i already reinstalled IE.

Thanks

 

[linney]

What are the names (just an example or two) of the files? Is the message coming from Yahoo or IE? I am not sure whether there is anything here to fix your problem but it may give you some things to think about and try. Are you able to zip a file and attach it that way?

Yahoo! Mail Help

http://help.yahoo.com/help/us/mail/index.html

Information About the Unsafe File List in Internet Explorer 6

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;291369&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

INFO: Executing Files by Hyperlink and the File Download Dialog Box

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;232077&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

The Wacky World of Windows Internet Security Settings

http://www.jsware.net/jsware/iewacky.html#intro

http://www.google.com/search?source...q="Invalid+file+type"+internet+explorer+OR+ie

Removing adware & spyware
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Try the free version of "Ewido"

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Windows Defender

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx