Warning: Attachments can spread viruses. Unfortunately, sending and receiving email attachments is not without risk -- attachments can contain computer viruses. Do not open or save attachments that you weren't expecting or which seem suspicious. If you receive an email message that contains an attachment from someone you know, you can protect yourself from the possibility of infecting your system by not opening it until you've saved it to your hard drive and scanned with an anti-virus program.

The Basics

1. Open a new mail message.
2. Most programs have a paperclip icon on the toolbar that can be used to attach files.
3. Your program will open a Find or Browse dialog box and you can then select the file you want to attach from your computer.
4. A copy of the file then accompanies the message to your recipient.
5. Be sure indicate in the body of the message what type of file you are sending them.

1. Go to the section for Attachments.
2. Click on the Add button.
3. Click Browse to locate the file you want to attach.
4. Highlight the file you want to attach and click Open.
5. Then click Submit.

1. If you receive a file attachment, you will typically see a paperclip icon with your message.
2. Click the icon and chose to save the attachment to your desktop.
3. Locate the saved attachment and scan it for viruses.
4. If it is safe, open the file and use it as needed.

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