“Can’t create file. Right-click the folder you want to create the file in, and then click properties on the shortcut menu to check your permissions to the folder”.
If you have ever encountered the following error when opening or trying to save an attachment in Outlook the problem most likely occurs because the Outlook temporary folder is full. The error seems to point to permissions as being the cause for the issue but 9 times out of 10 cleaning out the folder and closing out and reopening Outlook will resolve the issue. Attachments opened in Outlook are saved as a copy to the OLK folder under Temporary Internet Files. Finding this folder is not so easy so here are some instructions on how to find this folder in order to clear it out.
1. Navigate to Start, then Run and type in regedit
2. Depending on the version of Outlook you have the folder location will be under the following key:
Outlook 2002/XP HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\10.0\Outlook\Security
Outlook 2003 HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\11.0\Outlook\Security
Outlook 2007 HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\12.0\Outlook\Security
3. Open the registry key from the previous step and copy the path, the folder location will look similar to the following path C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLKxxx
4. Open up My Computer and paste the copied path into the address bar and press enter
5. Once the folder opens up you can now delete all files located within this folder
6. If you have Outlook open close out and reopen it and now you should be able the attachment.