Is there a way to change the settings in msn email so that I can see pictures that have been forwarded to me? All that shows up is the words and a little color box where the picture should be.

hi cathat and welcome to pchf!
When you mean "msn mail" do you mean the hotmail and if so what type of hotmail, the old style or windows live mail. You should be able to select a link at the top of the message that shows all content. That should reveal your pictures!
Good luck