Known issues with Microsoft Office automation. - Revision history

Skysnake at 11:44, 27 July 2020

2020-07-27T11:44:15Z

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	NOTE: Using the '''reg command line tool /f switch''' it is possible to silently add a non-existing value.		NOTE: Using the '''reg command line tool /f switch''' it is possible to silently add a non-existing value.

	C:\AutoIt>'''reg add HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\7.0\Preferences /v DisableTNEF /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f'''		C:\AutoIt>'''reg add HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\7.0\Outlook\Preferences /v DisableTNEF /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f'''

	The operation completed successfully.		The operation completed successfully.

2020-07-09T09:04:05Z

In Outlook 2007

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	To turn off TNEF, follow these steps:		To turn off TNEF, follow these steps:
	* On the Tools menu, click Options and then click the Mail Format tab.		* On the Tools menu, click Options and then click the Mail Format tab.
	* In the Compose in this message format list, click Plain Text or HTML, and then click OK		* In the Compose in this message format list, click Plain Text or HTML, and then click OK.

2020-07-09T09:03:41Z

In Outlook 2016

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	Also clear any preferences associated with Outlook’s auto complete list.		Also clear any preferences associated with Outlook’s auto complete list.
	* Go to File Options Mail Send Messages section.		* Go to File Options Mail Send Messages section.
	* Click Empty Auto-Complete List		* Click Empty Auto-Complete List.

	==== In Outlook 2013 & 2010 ====		==== In Outlook 2013 & 2010 ====

2020-07-09T09:02:25Z

Solutions

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	Microsoft does not provide a single "Do not use TNEF" configuration item. Settings are dispersed over several interfaces.		Microsoft does not provide a single "Do not use TNEF" configuration item. Settings are dispersed over several interfaces.

	The preferred solution appears to prevent MS Outlook from sending TNEF encoded messages. There is no control over the decoding of the message as received. By preventing the ~~Senders~~ use of TNEF, this problem may be mitigated.		The preferred solution appears to prevent MS Outlook from sending TNEF encoded messages. There is no control over the decoding of the message as received. By preventing the senders use of TNEF, this problem may be mitigated.

	Search '''DisableTNEF''' for alternatives		Search '''DisableTNEF''' for alternatives.

	==== Windows Registry ====		==== Windows Registry ====

2020-07-09T09:00:33Z

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	From [https://capsulecrm.com/support/microsoft-tnef/ Capsule CRM]		From [https://capsulecrm.com/support/microsoft-tnef/ Capsule CRM]

	Email sent using Outlook may be formatted using the Microsoft proprietary TNEF format. Sending the mail appears correct, but the recipient typically receives ~~and~~ email attachment in winmail.dat format. A quick search will indicate just how wide spread this problem is.		Email sent using Outlook may be formatted using the Microsoft proprietary TNEF format. Sending the mail appears correct, but the recipient typically receives an email attachment in winmail.dat format. A quick search will indicate just how wide spread this problem is.

	=== The Cause ===		=== The Cause ===

2020-04-21T09:48:40Z

Windows Registry

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	From [https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/msoffice/forum/all/outlook-2016-winmaildat-problem-have-tried-all/f9f15b95-7fdc-4f1c-a1d9-047358747ef8 Microsoft Answers]		From [https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/msoffice/forum/all/outlook-2016-winmaildat-problem-have-tried-all/f9f15b95-7fdc-4f1c-a1d9-047358747ef8 Microsoft Answers]

	NOTE: Using the '''reg command line tool /f switch''' it is possible to add a non-existing value.		NOTE: Using the '''reg command line tool /f switch''' it is possible to silently add a non-existing value.

	C:\AutoIt>'''reg add HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\7.0\Preferences /v DisableTNEF /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f'''		C:\AutoIt>'''reg add HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\7.0\Preferences /v DisableTNEF /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f'''

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Windows Registry

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	NOTE: Using the '''reg command line tool /f switch''' it is possible to add a non-existing value.		NOTE: Using the '''reg command line tool /f switch''' it is possible to add a non-existing value.

	C:\AutoIt>'''reg add HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\7.0\Preferences /v DisableTNEF /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f'''		C:\AutoIt>'''reg add HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\7.0\Preferences /v DisableTNEF /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f'''

	The operation completed successfully.		The operation completed successfully.

2020-04-21T09:48:00Z

Windows Registry

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	''I added a DWORD named "DisableTNEF" to the key HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Outlook\Preferences. I set the value at 1.''		''I added a DWORD named "DisableTNEF" to the key HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Outlook\Preferences. I set the value at 1.''
	From [https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/msoffice/forum/all/outlook-2016-winmaildat-problem-have-tried-all/f9f15b95-7fdc-4f1c-a1d9-047358747ef8 Microsoft Answers]		From [https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/msoffice/forum/all/outlook-2016-winmaildat-problem-have-tried-all/f9f15b95-7fdc-4f1c-a1d9-047358747ef8 Microsoft Answers]

			NOTE: Using the '''reg command line tool /f switch''' it is possible to add a non-existing value.
			C:\AutoIt>'''reg add HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\7.0\Preferences /v DisableTNEF /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f'''
			The operation completed successfully.

	==== In Outlook 2016 ====		==== In Outlook 2016 ====

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Solutions

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	The preferred solution appears to prevent MS Outlook from sending TNEF encoded messages. There is no control over the decoding of the message as received. By preventing the Senders use of TNEF, this problem may be mitigated.		The preferred solution appears to prevent MS Outlook from sending TNEF encoded messages. There is no control over the decoding of the message as received. By preventing the Senders use of TNEF, this problem may be mitigated.

			Search '''DisableTNEF''' for alternatives

	==== Windows Registry ====		==== Windows Registry ====

2020-04-21T08:07:25Z

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	* Click the File tab, click Options, and then click on Mail.		* Click the File tab, click Options, and then click on Mail.
	* In the Compose in this message format list, click Plain Text or HTML, and then click OK.		* In the Compose in this message format list, click Plain Text or HTML, and then click OK.
	* Also clear any preferences associated with Outlook’s auto complete list.		Also clear any preferences associated with Outlook’s auto complete list.
	* Go to File Options Mail Send Messages section.		* Go to File Options Mail Send Messages section.
	* Click Empty Auto-Complete List		* Click Empty Auto-Complete List

	==== In Outlook 2013 & 2010 ====		==== In Outlook 2013 & 2010 ====