Retrieving files that MSN thinks are unsafe

Chrisss · 9 Dec 2006 at 21:34

I just received a file of someone, only for MSN to tell me that the file is unsafe (it's an mp3) and so it won't let me use it. I can't find the file in the directory. Does MSN actually delete the file or is there a way I can get it back somehow?

Tute · 9 Dec 2006 at 21:36

I think if you can find the file, and right click it, select properties, then you should find an option there to "unlock" the file.

Never seen it move the file before though.

Tony Williams · 9 Dec 2006 at 21:37

It's deleted. You can right click it > properties > and UNBLOCK.

You can also declare your anti virus to MSN, it'll scan each incoming file but wont delete it.

Chrisss · 9 Dec 2006 at 21:41

No I can't find it.

Tony Williams · 9 Dec 2006 at 21:41

Declare the anti virus.

Simonnn · 9 Dec 2006 at 21:49

I had this problem, had to disable it and then get the file resent, no idea where it goes :confused:

david334 · 9 Dec 2006 at 21:51

i had this problem a few weeks ago

if the person is sending you a mp3 /zip

when it says file recived dont click it - msn will auto delete it

you have to go to my recived files select the file right click it > properties > and UNBLOCK.

it was really annoying

David334

Energize · 10 Dec 2006 at 03:41

Its retarded, it wont let you send .exes because it says they may be a virus, so I've had to delete the extension to send them. :rolleyes:

ns400r · 10 Dec 2006 at 04:10

MSN>Tools>Options>File Transfer simply untick the box for 'unsafe files' !