Outlook.com has just started refusing to attach files to my e-mail. When I select 'attach file' Outlook crashes.

I note advice to select 'options/write e-mails/attachments/always send files as attachments' but there is no option to 'Always send files as attachments' in my 'options' menu', only the 'check for attachments' yes/no option.

What has changed and how do I fix this problem. Currently my only option is to reply using my G-mail account where there are no problems with attachments to e-mails.

I am using Outlook.com with Windows XP SP3.

Come on Microsoft, you shouldn't allow these basic e-mail problems to occur!

Chris Jones