SP 53087: Attachments that have .exe or .com extensions cannot be opened in Outlook

Symptom: When you attempt to open attachments that have the .exe or .com filename extension, Outlook 2007 will block access to the file and a warning message is displayed indicating that the file may be unsafe.
Warning Message: “Outlook blocked access to the following potentially unsafe attachments: <filename>.exe.”
Resolution: This change will examine the system registry and modify the Outlook settings to allow attachments with the .exe or .com filename extension to be opened in Outlook.
Category: Outlook

1. Allow the Outlook 2007 window to be hidden when minimized
2. Display a new mail desktop alert when you receive new messages
3. Enable Password saving in Outlook
4. Fix unavailable menu: "E-mail Accounts" under "Tools"
5. Graphics and objects are missing from the body of an email message in Outlook

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