Can't open files in IE

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When I try to open files in IE 6, I get a window with a red X box. I can
right click on links to save files, but cannot open in IE. I have Windows
XP. I tried disabling the Micosoft firewall -- no effect. I have McAfee
running but tried disabling it and has no effect.

Anyone have any ideas what could be causing this? Thanks
 
When I try to open files in IE 6, I get a window with a red X box. I can
right click on links to save files, but cannot open in IE. I have Windows
XP. I tried disabling the Micosoft firewall -- no effect. I have McAfee
running but tried disabling it and has no effect.

Anyone have any ideas what could be causing this? Thanks
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Exactly what file type? (There are differences between the way they
are treated)

If it is only .exe files, then read on and see if this is relevant:
You may have an invalid plugin.
Netscape-Style Plug-ins Do Not Work After Upgrading Internet Explorer
[Q303401]
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;303401

Remove the plugin with Regedit.exe
Start-Run-Regedit.exe
Navigate down to this key and remove it, after exporting it as a
normal safety precaution.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet
Explorer\Plugins\Extension\.exe

If that key exists, then you will see what plugin has been installed.
The key does not normally exist.

If not only .exe files, try this:
Blank Web Page with Placeholder Icon and You Cannot Save a File to
Disk
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=kb;en-us;316537

....Alan
 
Alan Edwards said:
Exactly what file type? (There are differences between the way they
are treated)

If it is only .exe files, then read on and see if this is relevant:
You may have an invalid plugin.
Netscape-Style Plug-ins Do Not Work After Upgrading Internet Explorer
[Q303401]
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;303401

Remove the plugin with Regedit.exe
Start-Run-Regedit.exe
Navigate down to this key and remove it, after exporting it as a
normal safety precaution.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet
Explorer\Plugins\Extension\.exe

If that key exists, then you will see what plugin has been installed.
The key does not normally exist.

If not only .exe files, try this:
Blank Web Page with Placeholder Icon and You Cannot Save a File to
Disk
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=kb;en-us;316537

....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows -Internet Explorer

When I try to open files in IE 6, I get a window with a red X box. I can
right click on links to save files, but cannot open in IE. I have Windows
XP. I tried disabling the Micosoft firewall -- no effect. I have McAfee
running but tried disabling it and has no effect.

Anyone have any ideas what could be causing this? Thanks
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Thanks. Registering AciveX for Adobe and upgrading to Adobe 7 has solved the
problem with pdf files. I will see if the only problem was pdf's.

Alan Edwards said:
Exactly what file type? (There are differences between the way they
are treated)

If it is only .exe files, then read on and see if this is relevant:
You may have an invalid plugin.
Netscape-Style Plug-ins Do Not Work After Upgrading Internet Explorer
[Q303401]
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;303401

Remove the plugin with Regedit.exe
Start-Run-Regedit.exe
Navigate down to this key and remove it, after exporting it as a
normal safety precaution.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet
Explorer\Plugins\Extension\.exe

If that key exists, then you will see what plugin has been installed.
The key does not normally exist.

If not only .exe files, try this:
Blank Web Page with Placeholder Icon and You Cannot Save a File to
Disk
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=kb;en-us;316537

....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows -Internet Explorer

When I try to open files in IE 6, I get a window with a red X box. I can
right click on links to save files, but cannot open in IE. I have Windows
XP. I tried disabling the Micosoft firewall -- no effect. I have McAfee
running but tried disabling it and has no effect.

Anyone have any ideas what could be causing this? Thanks
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