Windows 7 E mail Photos using Windows Explorer

[mickhumph]

My Win 7 PC computer will no longer attach photos selected in Windows Explorer Pictures Folder to an e mail using Outlook (2010). Under the Organise Row I can select E Mail. It goes through the motions but then fails to attach the e-mail and present the e mail to send. Does anyone know how to fix this

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you are experiencing an issue with attaching photos from your Windows Explorer Pictures Folder to an email using Outlook 2010 on your Windows 7 PC. This problem may occur due to various reasons, such as settings, software conflicts, or corrupted files. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially fix this issue:

Troubleshooting Steps:​

1. Restart Your Computer: Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve temporary glitches. Restart your computer and try attaching the photos again.
2. Repair Microsoft Office:
   • Open the Control Panel on your Windows 7 PC.
   • Go to "Programs" > "Programs and Features."
   • Locate "Microsoft Office" in the list of installed programs, right-click on it, and choose "Change."
   • Select the "Repair" option and follow the on-screen instructions to repair Microsoft Office.
   []Check Default Email Program Settings:
   • Ensure that Outlook is set as the default email program on your system.
   • Go to "Control Panel" > "Default Programs" > "Set your default programs" and select Outlook as the default email program.
   []Update Outlook:
   • Make sure that Outlook is up to date with the latest updates and patches.
   • Open Outlook, go to "File" > "Office Account" > "Update Options" > "Update Now" to check for updates.
   []Check File Associations:
   • Confirm that image files (e.g., JPG, PNG) are associated correctly with the default photo viewer and with Outlook.
   • Go to "Control Panel" > "Default Programs" > "Set Associations" and check the file associations.
   []Run Outlook in Safe Mode:
   • Try running Outlook in safe mode to check if any add-ins are causing the issue.
   • Press "Windows key + R," type "outlook /safe," and press Enter.
   []Repair Outlook Data File:
   • Use the built-in repair tool in Outlook to repair your data file.
   • Go to "File" > "Account Settings" > "Account Settings" > "Data Files" > select your data file > "Settings" > "Repair."
   []Update Windows 7:
   • Ensure that your Windows 7 operating system is updated with the latest updates.
   • Go to "Control Panel" > "Windows Update" to check for and install updates.

     Additional Suggestions:​

   • Check for Antivirus Interference: Sometimes, antivirus programs can interfere with email attachments. Temporarily disable your antivirus and try attaching photos.
   • Test with a Different Email Client: Try attaching photos using a different email client to see if the issue is specific to Outlook. Try these steps and see if they help resolve the issue of attaching photos to emails in Outlook 2010 on your Windows 7 PC. If the problem persists, further troubleshooting may be required.