Why can't I view attachments on Physics Forums?

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In summary, there is an attached bmp in the thread with some users experiencing difficulties in viewing it due to insufficient privileges or a possible ban. Some users suggest logging out and logging back in as a possible solution. One user successfully views the attachment after logging out and back in.
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matthyaouw
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https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=68697

In the 6th post in the thread above, there is an attached bmp. When I try to view it, I get a screen saying I have insufficient privilages/have possibly been banned. I've viewed attachments before, and I don't think I've upset the powers that be, so why can't I see it?
 
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i got the same message when i tried to see it.
 
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Yes,Greg,though it says "dextercioby,...",it appears not to have a clue who dextercioby really is :tongue2:

Bugs...:yuck:

Bunny.:tongue2:

Daniel.
 
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Yeah same here. Log out and then you will be able to view it. Or log out and then log back in, I think that might work. I had the same problem with an attachment a while back.
 
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mattmns said:
Yeah same here. Log out and then you will be able to view it. Or log out and then log back in, I think that might work. I had the same problem with an attachment a while back.

Logged out and back in, and still nothing.
 
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Did you try just logging out, and then trying to view it (while logged out) ?
 
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Just did. I can see it fine. Thanks.
 

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