Why can't I open attachments in Outlook express?

Any attached files I try to open in Outlook Express open as a blank E-mail. If my wife sends duplicites to her work e-mail she can open them no problem. Help.

You don’t way where the e-mails are coming from, but …

I am unable to open 99% of attachments from AOL, especially if they are forwarded from someone.

It is likely a problem with AOL since they don’t (refuse to) use standard e-mail protocols.

Hope this helps.