How to Open Email Attachments in Windows 8?

How to Open Email Attachments in Windows Mail

In your message pane, an email message with an attachment has a paperclip symbol next to it.
Select a message with an attachment, then doubleclick the file shown in the message itself.
The attachment will open automatically using the appropriate program on your computer.

Why Can't I Open Email Attachments on my Computer?

One of the most common reasons why you cant open an email attachment is because your computer doesnt have the necessary program installed to recognize the file format. In this situation, we recommend you have the sender save the file as a different format that the computer supports and resend the attachment.

How do I Open Email Attachments?

You can open an attachment from the Reading Pane or from an open message. In either case, double-click the attachment to open it. To open an attachment from the message list, right-click the message that has the attachment, click View Attachments, and then click the name of the attachment.

How do I Change the Default Program for Opening Attachments?

Choose Programs > Make a file type always open in a specific program. If you dont see Programs, choose Default Programs > Associate a file type or protocol with a program. In the Set Associations tool, select the file type you want to change the program for, then choose Change program.