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Yes, if I try to download a .DOC or .XLS or .ZIP file from a website, using
IE6 or IE8, I do get the "confirm" dialog box before IE will allow the file to be opened. -- Ken Snell http://www.accessmvp.com/KDSnell/ "Michael Santovec" wrote in message ... Do you get the dialog if you try to download a file from the Internet using IE? IE and OE are supposed to be using the same file association setting. If IE does NOT get the prompt that with IE either. that tells you the problem is outside of OE. If IE does get the prompt for the same file types that OE doesn't, that puts the problem closer to OE. -- Mike - http://TechHelp.Santovec.us "Ken Snell" wrote in message ... I did as you suggested. Now on IE6. Behavior in OE for opening files persists. It has not returned to asking me to confirm that the file should be opened. -- Ken Snell "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote in message ... Has an earlier version of McAfee Internet Security Suite or any other McAfee application ever been installed? If you disable all components of McAfee Internet Security Suite (e.g., anti-virus; firewall; anti-spyware) AND THEN enable the Windows Firewall AND THEN uninstall IE8 & reboot twice (and do not reinstall IE8 just yet), does the behavior persist? Ken Snell wrote: PC currently has McAfee Internet Security Suite intalled, with AntiVirus, Firewall, and Site Advisor running. I just renewed the subscription last week (7 days ago). Other PCs and laptop renewed at same time, with same McAfee software, do not exhibit this odd behavior. PC originally came with Norton, but that was removed years ago in favor of McAfee. Norton was removed by Norton Removal Tool. Yes, McAfee was running when IE8 was installed as upgrade from IE7. No other anti-spyware programs running or installed. Can't tell you exactly when this behavior started. I upgraded to IE8 on that PC about six or eight weeks ago, but don't recall if the behavior changed as a result of the upgrade, or if it has happened more recently. I don't use that PC as often as my laptop. "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your subscription current? What anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party firewall (if any)? Were any of these applications running in the background when you installed IE8 and/or SP3? Has a(another) Norton or McAfee application ever been installed on this machine (e.g., a free-trial version that came preinstalled when you bought it; an earlier version of McAfee Security Center freebie from your ISP)? Ken Snell wrote: I've checked further. The behavior is occurring for all file types (.zip, .rar, .doc, .xls) in all identities. And these file types have the "Confirm after download" checkbox checked in Windows Explorer | Tools | Folder Options | File Types. None of the identities has a key for Dont Show Dialogs in Registry. I'm perplexed as to what has happened, and how to fix this. I definitely don't want OE to operate without letting me cofirm file opening. I haven't tried all types of attachments, but it's doing it for EXCEL and WORD files so far. Thanks for this information. The identity on which this is happening is the Main one. I'll see how this works. "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: All attachments or...? Your current Identity may be damaged, especially if its the default Main Identity. Try one or more of your accounts in a new Named Identity... snip Ken Snell wrote: I'm running WinXP Pro with IE8. My Outlook Express has stopped asking me if I want to open this file when I click on a mail attachment (clicking on the attachment in the dropdown list where option is the file or Save Attachments. OE just opens the file directly. I don't recall unchecking the checkbox in the popup dialog window, either, so am not sure how it got turned off. I've checked Registry Editor, and I do not have a key in HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{GUID}\Software\Micro soft\Outlook Express\5.0\Dont Show Dialogs folder for this option, so I cannot delete the key in order to return the dialog box. Where else do I look for fixing this issue? Thanks. |
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Just guessing, but you might check under he
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.doc and see if there is any difference between the computers you have that show the confirm box and the ones that don't and see if there are any spurious or obvious settings that might contribute. steve "Ken Snell" wrote in message ... Yes, if I try to download a .DOC or .XLS or .ZIP file from a website, using IE6 or IE8, I do get the "confirm" dialog box before IE will allow the file to be opened. -- Ken Snell http://www.accessmvp.com/KDSnell/ "Michael Santovec" wrote in message ... Do you get the dialog if you try to download a file from the Internet using IE? IE and OE are supposed to be using the same file association setting. If IE does NOT get the prompt that with IE either. that tells you the problem is outside of OE. If IE does get the prompt for the same file types that OE doesn't, that puts the problem closer to OE. -- Mike - http://TechHelp.Santovec.us "Ken Snell" wrote in message ... I did as you suggested. Now on IE6. Behavior in OE for opening files persists. It has not returned to asking me to confirm that the file should be opened. -- Ken Snell "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote in message ... Has an earlier version of McAfee Internet Security Suite or any other McAfee application ever been installed? If you disable all components of McAfee Internet Security Suite (e.g., anti-virus; firewall; anti-spyware) AND THEN enable the Windows Firewall AND THEN uninstall IE8 & reboot twice (and do not reinstall IE8 just yet), does the behavior persist? Ken Snell wrote: PC currently has McAfee Internet Security Suite intalled, with AntiVirus, Firewall, and Site Advisor running. I just renewed the subscription last week (7 days ago). Other PCs and laptop renewed at same time, with same McAfee software, do not exhibit this odd behavior. PC originally came with Norton, but that was removed years ago in favor of McAfee. Norton was removed by Norton Removal Tool. Yes, McAfee was running when IE8 was installed as upgrade from IE7. No other anti-spyware programs running or installed. Can't tell you exactly when this behavior started. I upgraded to IE8 on that PC about six or eight weeks ago, but don't recall if the behavior changed as a result of the upgrade, or if it has happened more recently. I don't use that PC as often as my laptop. "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your subscription current? What anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party firewall (if any)? Were any of these applications running in the background when you installed IE8 and/or SP3? Has a(another) Norton or McAfee application ever been installed on this machine (e.g., a free-trial version that came preinstalled when you bought it; an earlier version of McAfee Security Center freebie from your ISP)? Ken Snell wrote: I've checked further. The behavior is occurring for all file types (.zip, .rar, .doc, .xls) in all identities. And these file types have the "Confirm after download" checkbox checked in Windows Explorer | Tools | Folder Options | File Types. None of the identities has a key for Dont Show Dialogs in Registry. I'm perplexed as to what has happened, and how to fix this. I definitely don't want OE to operate without letting me cofirm file opening. I haven't tried all types of attachments, but it's doing it for EXCEL and WORD files so far. Thanks for this information. The identity on which this is happening is the Main one. I'll see how this works. "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: All attachments or...? Your current Identity may be damaged, especially if its the default Main Identity. Try one or more of your accounts in a new Named Identity... snip Ken Snell wrote: I'm running WinXP Pro with IE8. My Outlook Express has stopped asking me if I want to open this file when I click on a mail attachment (clicking on the attachment in the dropdown list where option is the file or Save Attachments. OE just opens the file directly. I don't recall unchecking the checkbox in the popup dialog window, either, so am not sure how it got turned off. I've checked Registry Editor, and I do not have a key in HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{GUID}\Software\Micro soft\Outlook Express\5.0\Dont Show Dialogs folder for this option, so I cannot delete the key in order to return the dialog box. Where else do I look for fixing this issue? Thanks. |
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![]() Just guessing, but you might check under he HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.doc and see if there is any difference between the computers you have that show the confirm box and the ones that don't and see if there are any spurious or obvious settings that might contribute. steve "Ken Snell" wrote in message ... Yes, if I try to download a .DOC or .XLS or .ZIP file from a website, using IE6 or IE8, I do get the "confirm" dialog box before IE will allow the file to be opened. -- Ken Snell http://www.accessmvp.com/KDSnell/ "Michael Santovec" wrote in message ... Do you get the dialog if you try to download a file from the Internet using IE? IE and OE are supposed to be using the same file association setting. If IE does NOT get the prompt that with IE either. that tells you the problem is outside of OE. If IE does get the prompt for the same file types that OE doesn't, that puts the problem closer to OE. -- Mike - http://TechHelp.Santovec.us "Ken Snell" wrote in message ... I did as you suggested. Now on IE6. Behavior in OE for opening files persists. It has not returned to asking me to confirm that the file should be opened. -- Ken Snell "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote in message ... Has an earlier version of McAfee Internet Security Suite or any other McAfee application ever been installed? If you disable all components of McAfee Internet Security Suite (e.g., anti-virus; firewall; anti-spyware) AND THEN enable the Windows Firewall AND THEN uninstall IE8 & reboot twice (and do not reinstall IE8 just yet), does the behavior persist? Ken Snell wrote: PC currently has McAfee Internet Security Suite intalled, with AntiVirus, Firewall, and Site Advisor running. I just renewed the subscription last week (7 days ago). Other PCs and laptop renewed at same time, with same McAfee software, do not exhibit this odd behavior. PC originally came with Norton, but that was removed years ago in favor of McAfee. Norton was removed by Norton Removal Tool. Yes, McAfee was running when IE8 was installed as upgrade from IE7. No other anti-spyware programs running or installed. Can't tell you exactly when this behavior started. I upgraded to IE8 on that PC about six or eight weeks ago, but don't recall if the behavior changed as a result of the upgrade, or if it has happened more recently. I don't use that PC as often as my laptop. "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your subscription current? What anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party firewall (if any)? Were any of these applications running in the background when you installed IE8 and/or SP3? Has a(another) Norton or McAfee application ever been installed on this machine (e.g., a free-trial version that came preinstalled when you bought it; an earlier version of McAfee Security Center freebie from your ISP)? Ken Snell wrote: I've checked further. The behavior is occurring for all file types (.zip, .rar, .doc, .xls) in all identities. And these file types have the "Confirm after download" checkbox checked in Windows Explorer | Tools | Folder Options | File Types. None of the identities has a key for Dont Show Dialogs in Registry. I'm perplexed as to what has happened, and how to fix this. I definitely don't want OE to operate without letting me cofirm file opening. I haven't tried all types of attachments, but it's doing it for EXCEL and WORD files so far. Thanks for this information. The identity on which this is happening is the Main one. I'll see how this works. "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: All attachments or...? Your current Identity may be damaged, especially if its the default Main Identity. Try one or more of your accounts in a new Named Identity... snip Ken Snell wrote: I'm running WinXP Pro with IE8. My Outlook Express has stopped asking me if I want to open this file when I click on a mail attachment (clicking on the attachment in the dropdown list where option is the file or Save Attachments. OE just opens the file directly. I don't recall unchecking the checkbox in the popup dialog window, either, so am not sure how it got turned off. I've checked Registry Editor, and I do not have a key in HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{GUID}\Software\Micro soft\Outlook Express\5.0\Dont Show Dialogs folder for this option, so I cannot delete the key in order to return the dialog box. Where else do I look for fixing this issue? Thanks. |
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I will do that, but it'll be a few weeks before I can do it. I'm on the road
for two weeks.... "flying is fun, flying is fun, flying is fun...." Thanks! -- Ken Snell http://www.accessmvp.com/KDSnell/ "Steve Cochran" wrote in message ... Just guessing, but you might check under he HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.doc and see if there is any difference between the computers you have that show the confirm box and the ones that don't and see if there are any spurious or obvious settings that might contribute. steve |
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I will do that, but it'll be a few weeks before I can do it. I'm on the road
for two weeks.... "flying is fun, flying is fun, flying is fun...." Thanks! -- Ken Snell http://www.accessmvp.com/KDSnell/ "Steve Cochran" wrote in message ... Just guessing, but you might check under he HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.doc and see if there is any difference between the computers you have that show the confirm box and the ones that don't and see if there are any spurious or obvious settings that might contribute. steve |
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Think twice before flying Delta/NW! =
http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/10/26/air...yby/index.html Ken Snell wrote: I will do that, but it'll be a few weeks before I can do it. I'm on the road for two weeks.... "flying is fun, flying is fun, flying is fun...." Thanks! "Steve Cochran" wrote in message ... Just guessing, but you might check under he HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.doc and see if there is any difference between the computers you have that show the confirm box and the ones that don't and see if there are any spurious or obvious settings that might contribute. steve |
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Think twice before flying Delta/NW! =
http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/10/26/air...yby/index.html Ken Snell wrote: I will do that, but it'll be a few weeks before I can do it. I'm on the road for two weeks.... "flying is fun, flying is fun, flying is fun...." Thanks! "Steve Cochran" wrote in message ... Just guessing, but you might check under he HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.doc and see if there is any difference between the computers you have that show the confirm box and the ones that don't and see if there are any spurious or obvious settings that might contribute. steve |
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Definitely. It must be boring.
DAS To send an e-mail directly replace "spam" with "schmetterling" --- "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote in message ... Think twice before flying Delta/NW! = http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/10/26/air...yby/index.html Ken Snell wrote: I will do that, but it'll be a few weeks before I can do it. I'm on the road for two weeks.... "flying is fun, flying is fun, flying is fun...." Thanks! "Steve Cochran" wrote in message ... Just guessing, but you might check under he HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.doc and see if there is any difference between the computers you have that show the confirm box and the ones that don't and see if there are any spurious or obvious settings that might contribute. steve |
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Definitely. It must be boring.
DAS To send an e-mail directly replace "spam" with "schmetterling" --- "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote in message ... Think twice before flying Delta/NW! = http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/10/26/air...yby/index.html Ken Snell wrote: I will do that, but it'll be a few weeks before I can do it. I'm on the road for two weeks.... "flying is fun, flying is fun, flying is fun...." Thanks! "Steve Cochran" wrote in message ... Just guessing, but you might check under he HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.doc and see if there is any difference between the computers you have that show the confirm box and the ones that don't and see if there are any spurious or obvious settings that might contribute. steve |
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![]() Just don't play games on your laptop with the captain during flight! steve "Ken Snell" wrote in message ... I will do that, but it'll be a few weeks before I can do it. I'm on the road for two weeks.... "flying is fun, flying is fun, flying is fun...." Thanks! -- Ken Snell http://www.accessmvp.com/KDSnell/ "Steve Cochran" wrote in message ... Just guessing, but you might check under he HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.doc and see if there is any difference between the computers you have that show the confirm box and the ones that don't and see if there are any spurious or obvious settings that might contribute. steve |
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