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getyerkix

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This is a really weird problem, and I found another person asking the same question in vista forums, but he had no responses.

This is Windows 7 x64 by the way.

Recently, when I've been trying to attach files to my emails,
(Microsoft® Office Outlook® Web Access
for Exchange Server 2003)

they just don't show up in the folder, it's as if they aren't there and have never been there.

I know for a fact that they are, because I can browse my folders normally and they are there, I can open them, edit, etc.

As a matter of fact, I opened the folder to show all the files, and beside it I tried to attach from the same folder. Looking at the folders side by side, they look alike, except the one I want to attach simply isn't showing up in the "attach file" window.
I know they're there, the computer know they're there, but outlook exchange doesn't know they're there.

The only way I've found around this is that I have to move the file or copy the file and put it somewhere else and then I can attach them. I just made a folder for them on the desktop and once I put them there, I can at least attach what I need to the email, but I don't want to have to start doing this every time.

Yes, I know about hidden folders and files, I've already got that checked off in the folder options and it's not that.

I've found no other references to this through searching, except for someone asking the same question as I stated above.

Does anyone have any suggestions or possibly a fix? Thanks in advance
 

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Have you tried right clicking and send to -> zip folder
then uploading the zip folder?
Some mails will only allow a very limited number of file formats to be uploaded Zip is almost always one of them.
 

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Insane hobo technologies. ;-)
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Windows 7 x64
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Intel i7 2600k
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Asrock z68 extreme 4 gen 3
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Integrated HD audio + hdmi
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24" ASUS widescreen + 42" insignia
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128 Samsung 830
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Zalmann
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MS - wireless 5000 (bluetrack)
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no, these are just simple .tif files that I've never had problems with before, ever. the attach window just can't see them for some reason.
 

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My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Insane hobo technologies. ;-)
OS
Windows 7 x64
CPU
Intel i7 2600k
Motherboard
Asrock z68 extreme 4 gen 3
Memory
G.skill Ripjaw 16gigs @ 1866
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia gtx580 (evga)
Sound Card
Integrated HD audio + hdmi
Monitor(s) Displays
24" ASUS widescreen + 42" insignia
Screen Resolution
1080p (1920x1080)
Hard Drives
128 Samsung 830
256 Samsung 840
3 x 1tb storage drive (various)
1 western digital 1tb (eSATA)
1 Seagate 1tb (eSATA)
PSU
1 kilowatt SLI/Crossfire rated Silverstone modular
Case
NZXT Phantom + additional 220 fan
Cooling
Zalmann
Keyboard
Microsoft wireless 3000 (v2)
Mouse
MS - wireless 5000 (bluetrack)
Internet Speed
depends on if you ask me or my provider.
Other Info
The above information is provided as is, and the author assumes no responsibility for issues it may cause with your sanity or fanboyism.
yes. here it is. the folder on the left is the attachment dialogue box, the one on the right is the actual folder when I go to it. as you can see, the file missing from the attachment box is "De Zavala Legacy Live Oak 0817081811" but it appears in the folder.
 

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i figured it out. I duplicated the folder without knowing it and nothing was missing it was just in two different places. stupid me!
 

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windows 7
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