Open file without asking user to save

[IEUser]

Hi,

We have a link on out site to a hlp file. The requirement is to open
the hlp file and show it to users.

In most of the client machines,the browser promts a dialog for open or
save the file.
This behaviour is acceptable to our users.
But in some client machines, the browser promts only for a save dialog.
This leaves the user with no option but to save the file.

What could be the reason for this? Please suggest how this can be
changed



Regards
S

 

[Guest]

It probably happens because some of the computers do not have the .hlp file
extension registered to a file type on the PC.

Andy W

 

[IEUser]

Can you please tell me how I can register the file type?

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE]

Can you please tell me how I can register the file type?

Save such a file to the hard drive.
Hold down the Shift key while you right click ir.
Select the program to open it with.
Check the box to always use this program.

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[Guest]

Thanks Frank, hopefully you will be ok now IEUSer.

 

[IEUser]

Thanks guys

I did register it with the file type. But the browser still promts
only for a save dialog.
Is this related in any way to user permissions on the machine?

Any another suggestions will be gretaly appreciated?