text: i cannot open an attachment on an email i only have the choice to save. i cannot open this to view?   go check your e-mail security settings:  1. open outlook express. 2. click on tools in the menu, and scroll down to options. 3. click on the security tab. 4. make sure “do not allow attachments to be saved or opened that could potentially be a virus” is unchecked. 5. click on the apply button.  click on ok.