"always ask before opening this type of file"

I'm using IE 6 SP1 and Acrobat Reader 4 on Win 98 SE. I unchecked "browser
integration" in Acrobat Reader, because I don't like .pdf files opening
inside browser windows - instead, I want to have them open directly in
Acrobat. However, now when I click on a link to a .pdf file, the "Always ask
before opening this type of file" box is checked and grayed out (i.e. I
cannot uncheck it), and I would thus have to confirm "open" every time.
Where in the registry can I change the setting that determines the "always
ask before opening..." setting to be unavailable for .pdf files (or other
files for that matter)?
Thanks,

Ivan

Actually, I solved the particular problem by setting the killbit on the
Acrobat ActiveX control via Xteq, but I still wonder where one can modify
the availability of the "always ask before opening..." setting for any
particular file type.
Thanks for any help,

Ivan

"Ivan Bútora" <xxx@xxx.xx> wrote in message
news:e$0JQ0ZzDHA.604@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> I'm using IE 6 SP1 and Acrobat Reader 4 on Win 98 SE. I unchecked "browser
> integration" in Acrobat Reader, because I don't like .pdf files opening
> inside browser windows - instead, I want to have them open directly in
> Acrobat. However, now when I click on a link to a .pdf file, the "Always
ask
> before opening this type of file" box is checked and grayed out (i.e. I
> cannot uncheck it), and I would thus have to confirm "open" every time.
> Where in the registry can I change the setting that determines the "always
> ask before opening..." setting to be unavailable for .pdf files (or other
> files for that matter)?
> Thanks,
>
> Ivan
>
>

This is the normal method for most (not all) file types:

You set this for each file type, e.g. for .zip
Explorer-View-Folder Options-File Types
Find the .zip association (may be WinZip File)
Edit, (or click Advanced on ME or XP) and check the "Confirm open
after download" box

The path to Folder Options may vary according to your operating
system. It may be:
Explorer-View-Folder Options
Explorer-Tools-Folder Options
Start-Settings-Folder Options
Start-Settings-Control Panel-Folder options.

....Alan

--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP W95/98 Systems
http://dts-l.org/index.html

In microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6.browser, "Ivan Bútora"
<xxx@xxx.xx> wrote:

>Actually, I solved the particular problem by setting the killbit on the
>Acrobat ActiveX control via Xteq, but I still wonder where one can modify
>the availability of the "always ask before opening..." setting for any
>particular file type.
>Thanks for any help,
>
>Ivan
>
>"Ivan Bútora" <xxx@xxx.xx> wrote in message
>news:e$0JQ0ZzDHA.604@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>> I'm using IE 6 SP1 and Acrobat Reader 4 on Win 98 SE. I unchecked "browser
>> integration" in Acrobat Reader, because I don't like .pdf files opening
>> inside browser windows - instead, I want to have them open directly in
>> Acrobat. However, now when I click on a link to a .pdf file, the "Always
>ask
>> before opening this type of file" box is checked and grayed out (i.e. I
>> cannot uncheck it), and I would thus have to confirm "open" every time.
>> Where in the registry can I change the setting that determines the "always
>> ask before opening..." setting to be unavailable for .pdf files (or other
>> files for that matter)?
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Ivan
>>
>>
>

Note: I'm now posting this also to the win98.general group to have some more
people look at this. Since it involves the registry, I think it's
appropriate also for that newsgroup. (Those that have not been following the
conversation can read below.)

The "it" was looking at the EditFlags value for 'exefile' under HKCR. This
value is set to "d8 07 00 00". For other files, it is set to "00 00 01 00"
if you want to have the file opened automatically, and it is either "00 00
00 00" or the value is not there at all if you want to have the prompt.
exefile also has a EditFlags value set at 00 00 00 00 under exefile ->
shell -> open (I haven't seen this value set under other file types that do
not have the download prompt disabled.)
KB 238723 doesn't seem to help here, especially since it seems to be only
for IE 5; there is a reference to one registry setting which I tried, but it
didn't work.

Any other ideas?

Thanks,

Ivan


"Robert Aldwinckle" <robald@techemail.com> wrote in message
news:efkQF8jzDHA.2056@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > I've tried playing around with it, but it was still grayed out in the
end.
>
> I'm not clear what the "it" is. Does this article and search help at
all?
>
> <TITLE>238723 - Internet Explorer Restriction "Always Prompt on
Download"</TITLE>
>
> <quote>
> You may want to prevent an Internet Explorer user from disabling the
> "Always ask before opening this type of file" check box.
> </quote>
>
>
> (MSKB Boolean search for
> "Always ask" AND download
> )
>
>
> For example, what version of shdocvw.dll do you have (version, size
> and date for completeness please) and do you have the registry entry
> that the article mentions for activating the feature?
>
> <quote>
> /><STRONG>NOTE</STRONG>: To properly install the fix, you must
> modify the Internet Explorer 5 client computer registry as noted:<BR /><BR
/>
> Location:
>
> <p class="indent">
> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet
Explorer\Restrictions
> </p>
>
> New Value: AlwaysPromptWhenDownload<BR />
> Setting: DWORD 0x1
> </quote>
>
>
> HTH
>
> Robert Aldwinckle
> ---
>
>
> "Ivan Bútora" <xxx@xxx.xx> wrote in message
> news:%23ITI3lazDHA.1660@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > OK thanks. I've always been a little confused by this setting, but it
does
> > work. It seems to edit the "EditFlags" value in the registry for any
file
> > type. I wonder how I would re-enable the availability of this option for
> > files where the check box is grayed out, for example .exe files. I've
tried
> > playing around with it, but it was still grayed out in the end. Not that
I
> > would actually want to do this, but I'd like to know if this is
possible.
> >
> >
> > "Alan Edwards" <edwards@southcom.com.au> wrote in message
> > news:n2uuuvsg5akk6h6bdcvilfoui43qum2pq1@4ax.com...
> > > This is the normal method for most (not all) file types:
> > >
> > > You set this for each file type, e.g. for .zip
> > > Explorer-View-Folder Options-File Types
> > > Find the .zip association (may be WinZip File)
> > > Edit, (or click Advanced on ME or XP) and check the "Confirm open
> > > after download" box
> > >
> > > The path to Folder Options may vary according to your operating
> > > system. It may be:
> > > Explorer-View-Folder Options
> > > Explorer-Tools-Folder Options
> > > Start-Settings-Folder Options
> > > Start-Settings-Control Panel-Folder options.
> > >
> > > ...Alan
> > >
> > > --
> > > Alan Edwards, MS MVP W95/98 Systems
> > > http://dts-l.org/index.html
> > >
> > > In microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6.browser, "Ivan Bútora"
> > > <xxx@xxx.xx> wrote:
> > >
> > > >Actually, I solved the particular problem by setting the killbit on
the
> > > >Acrobat ActiveX control via Xteq, but I still wonder where one can
modify
> > > >the availability of the "always ask before opening..." setting for
any
> > > >particular file type.
> > > >Thanks for any help,
> > > >
> > > >Ivan
> > > >
> > > >"Ivan Bútora" <xxx@xxx.xx> wrote in message
> > > >news:e$0JQ0ZzDHA.604@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > > >> I'm using IE 6 SP1 and Acrobat Reader 4 on Win 98 SE. I unchecked
> > "browser
> > > >> integration" in Acrobat Reader, because I don't like .pdf files
opening
> > > >> inside browser windows - instead, I want to have them open directly
in
> > > >> Acrobat. However, now when I click on a link to a .pdf file, the
> > "Always
> > > >ask
> > > >> before opening this type of file" box is checked and grayed out
(i.e. I
> > > >> cannot uncheck it), and I would thus have to confirm "open" every
time.
> > > >> Where in the registry can I change the setting that determines the
> > "always
> > > >> ask before opening..." setting to be unavailable for .pdf files (or
> > other
> > > >> files for that matter)?
> > > >> Thanks,
> > > >>
> > > >> Ivan
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

OK thanks. I've always been a little confused by this setting, but it does
work. It seems to edit the "EditFlags" value in the registry for any file
type. I wonder how I would re-enable the availability of this option for
files where the check box is grayed out, for example .exe files. I've tried
playing around with it, but it was still grayed out in the end. Not that I
would actually want to do this, but I'd like to know if this is possible.


"Alan Edwards" <edwards@southcom.com.au> wrote in message
news:n2uuuvsg5akk6h6bdcvilfoui43qum2pq1@4ax.com...
> This is the normal method for most (not all) file types:
>
> You set this for each file type, e.g. for .zip
> Explorer-View-Folder Options-File Types
> Find the .zip association (may be WinZip File)
> Edit, (or click Advanced on ME or XP) and check the "Confirm open
> after download" box
>
> The path to Folder Options may vary according to your operating
> system. It may be:
> Explorer-View-Folder Options
> Explorer-Tools-Folder Options
> Start-Settings-Folder Options
> Start-Settings-Control Panel-Folder options.
>
> ...Alan
>
> --
> Alan Edwards, MS MVP W95/98 Systems
> http://dts-l.org/index.html
>
> In microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6.browser, "Ivan Bútora"
> <xxx@xxx.xx> wrote:
>
> >Actually, I solved the particular problem by setting the killbit on the
> >Acrobat ActiveX control via Xteq, but I still wonder where one can modify
> >the availability of the "always ask before opening..." setting for any
> >particular file type.
> >Thanks for any help,
> >
> >Ivan
> >
> >"Ivan Bútora" <xxx@xxx.xx> wrote in message
> >news:e$0JQ0ZzDHA.604@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> >> I'm using IE 6 SP1 and Acrobat Reader 4 on Win 98 SE. I unchecked
"browser
> >> integration" in Acrobat Reader, because I don't like .pdf files opening
> >> inside browser windows - instead, I want to have them open directly in
> >> Acrobat. However, now when I click on a link to a .pdf file, the
"Always
> >ask
> >> before opening this type of file" box is checked and grayed out (i.e. I
> >> cannot uncheck it), and I would thus have to confirm "open" every time.
> >> Where in the registry can I change the setting that determines the
"always
> >> ask before opening..." setting to be unavailable for .pdf files (or
other
> >> files for that matter)?
> >> Thanks,
> >>
> >> Ivan
> >>
> >>
> >
>

Just to explain why I've been confused by this setting: because the optional
dialog box appears before the file is downloaded, whereas the setting is
"confirm open *after* download". I don't understand why it's called the way
it is.

"Alan Edwards" <edwards@southcom.com.au> wrote in message
news:n2uuuvsg5akk6h6bdcvilfoui43qum2pq1@4ax.com...
> This is the normal method for most (not all) file types:
>
> You set this for each file type, e.g. for .zip
> Explorer-View-Folder Options-File Types
> Find the .zip association (may be WinZip File)
> Edit, (or click Advanced on ME or XP) and check the "Confirm open
> after download" box
>
> The path to Folder Options may vary according to your operating
> system. It may be:
> Explorer-View-Folder Options
> Explorer-Tools-Folder Options
> Start-Settings-Folder Options
> Start-Settings-Control Panel-Folder options.
>
> ...Alan
>
> --
> Alan Edwards, MS MVP W95/98 Systems
> http://dts-l.org/index.html
>
> In microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6.browser, "Ivan Bútora"
> <xxx@xxx.xx> wrote:
>
> >Actually, I solved the particular problem by setting the killbit on the
> >Acrobat ActiveX control via Xteq, but I still wonder where one can modify
> >the availability of the "always ask before opening..." setting for any
> >particular file type.
> >Thanks for any help,
> >
> >Ivan
> >
> >"Ivan Bútora" <xxx@xxx.xx> wrote in message
> >news:e$0JQ0ZzDHA.604@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> >> I'm using IE 6 SP1 and Acrobat Reader 4 on Win 98 SE. I unchecked
"browser
> >> integration" in Acrobat Reader, because I don't like .pdf files opening
> >> inside browser windows - instead, I want to have them open directly in
> >> Acrobat. However, now when I click on a link to a .pdf file, the
"Always
> >ask
> >> before opening this type of file" box is checked and grayed out (i.e. I
> >> cannot uncheck it), and I would thus have to confirm "open" every time.
> >> Where in the registry can I change the setting that determines the
"always
> >> ask before opening..." setting to be unavailable for .pdf files (or
other
> >> files for that matter)?
> >> Thanks,
> >>
> >> Ivan
> >>
> >>
> >
>

"Ivan Bútora" <xxx@xxx.xx> wrote in message
news:%23zls4qazDHA.2060@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl
> Just to explain why I've been confused by this setting: because the
> optional dialog box appears before the file is downloaded, whereas
> the setting is "confirm open *after* download". I don't understand
> why it's called the way it is.

Well, it certainly can't openit before download.

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP IE/OE
http://www.fjsmjs.com
Reply to Newsgroup. I won't answer email

OK, but the confirmation prompt happens before the download, so it's not
entirely accurate...

"Frank Saunders, MS-MVP IE/OE" <franksaunders@mvps.org> wrote in message
news:uTQwWebzDHA.3436@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> "Ivan Bútora" <xxx@xxx.xx> wrote in message
> news:%23zls4qazDHA.2060@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl
> > Just to explain why I've been confused by this setting: because the
> > optional dialog box appears before the file is downloaded, whereas
> > the setting is "confirm open *after* download". I don't understand
> > why it's called the way it is.
>
> Well, it certainly can't openit before download.
>
> --
> Frank Saunders, MS-MVP IE/OE
> http://www.fjsmjs.com
> Reply to Newsgroup. I won't answer email
>

> I've tried playing around with it, but it was still grayed out in the end.

I'm not clear what the "it" is. Does this article and search help at all?

<TITLE>238723 - Internet Explorer Restriction "Always Prompt on Download"</TITLE>

<quote>
You may want to prevent an Internet Explorer user from disabling the
"Always ask before opening this type of file" check box.
</quote>


(MSKB Boolean search for
"Always ask" AND download
)


For example, what version of shdocvw.dll do you have (version, size
and date for completeness please) and do you have the registry entry
that the article mentions for activating the feature?

<quote>
/><STRONG>NOTE</STRONG>: To properly install the fix, you must
modify the Internet Explorer 5 client computer registry as noted:<BR /><BR />
Location:

<p class="indent">
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions
</p>

New Value: AlwaysPromptWhenDownload<BR />
Setting: DWORD 0x1
</quote>


HTH

Robert Aldwinckle
---


"Ivan Bútora" <xxx@xxx.xx> wrote in message
news:%23ITI3lazDHA.1660@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> OK thanks. I've always been a little confused by this setting, but it does
> work. It seems to edit the "EditFlags" value in the registry for any file
> type. I wonder how I would re-enable the availability of this option for
> files where the check box is grayed out, for example .exe files. I've tried
> playing around with it, but it was still grayed out in the end. Not that I
> would actually want to do this, but I'd like to know if this is possible.
>
>
> "Alan Edwards" <edwards@southcom.com.au> wrote in message
> news:n2uuuvsg5akk6h6bdcvilfoui43qum2pq1@4ax.com...
> > This is the normal method for most (not all) file types:
> >
> > You set this for each file type, e.g. for .zip
> > Explorer-View-Folder Options-File Types
> > Find the .zip association (may be WinZip File)
> > Edit, (or click Advanced on ME or XP) and check the "Confirm open
> > after download" box
> >
> > The path to Folder Options may vary according to your operating
> > system. It may be:
> > Explorer-View-Folder Options
> > Explorer-Tools-Folder Options
> > Start-Settings-Folder Options
> > Start-Settings-Control Panel-Folder options.
> >
> > ...Alan
> >
> > --
> > Alan Edwards, MS MVP W95/98 Systems
> > http://dts-l.org/index.html
> >
> > In microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6.browser, "Ivan Bútora"
> > <xxx@xxx.xx> wrote:
> >
> > >Actually, I solved the particular problem by setting the killbit on the
> > >Acrobat ActiveX control via Xteq, but I still wonder where one can modify
> > >the availability of the "always ask before opening..." setting for any
> > >particular file type.
> > >Thanks for any help,
> > >
> > >Ivan
> > >
> > >"Ivan Bútora" <xxx@xxx.xx> wrote in message
> > >news:e$0JQ0ZzDHA.604@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > >> I'm using IE 6 SP1 and Acrobat Reader 4 on Win 98 SE. I unchecked
> "browser
> > >> integration" in Acrobat Reader, because I don't like .pdf files opening
> > >> inside browser windows - instead, I want to have them open directly in
> > >> Acrobat. However, now when I click on a link to a .pdf file, the
> "Always
> > >ask
> > >> before opening this type of file" box is checked and grayed out (i.e. I
> > >> cannot uncheck it), and I would thus have to confirm "open" every time.
> > >> Where in the registry can I change the setting that determines the
> "always
> > >> ask before opening..." setting to be unavailable for .pdf files (or
> other
> > >> files for that matter)?
> > >> Thanks,
> > >>
> > >> Ivan
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> >
>
>

KB 238723 states it is for "other than the normal file types that
generate a prompt, such as executable (.exe) files." So, you were right
about that. Also, it appears to predate IE6, as you say.

I also know .exe files cannot be done at "Folder Options, File Types
tab".

If you do not get the offer to save the download when it is an .exe,
perhaps the fix is somewhere in...

http://home.satx.rr.com/badour/asse...es/ExeAssoc.zip
Repair .Exe Association. Sets the default association for .exe files.

....but I cannot swear to it.

--
Thanks or Good Luck,
There may be humor in this post, and,
Naturally, you will not sue,
should things get worse after this,
PCR
pcrrcp@netzero.net
"Ivan Bútora" <xxx@xxx.xx> wrote in message
news:%23V5A9EnzDHA.3116@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
| Note: I'm now posting this also to the win98.general group to have
some more
| people look at this. Since it involves the registry, I think it's
| appropriate also for that newsgroup. (Those that have not been
following the
| conversation can read below.)
|
| The "it" was looking at the EditFlags value for 'exefile' under HKCR.
This
| value is set to "d8 07 00 00". For other files, it is set to "00 00 01
00"
| if you want to have the file opened automatically, and it is either
"00 00
| 00 00" or the value is not there at all if you want to have the
prompt.
| exefile also has a EditFlags value set at 00 00 00 00 under exefile ->
| shell -> open (I haven't seen this value set under other file types
that do
| not have the download prompt disabled.)
| KB 238723 doesn't seem to help here, especially since it seems to be
only
| for IE 5; there is a reference to one registry setting which I tried,
but it
| didn't work.
|
| Any other ideas?
|
| Thanks,
|
| Ivan
|
|
| "Robert Aldwinckle" <robald@techemail.com> wrote in message
| news:efkQF8jzDHA.2056@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
| > > I've tried playing around with it, but it was still grayed out in
the
| end.
| >
| > I'm not clear what the "it" is. Does this article and search help
at
| all?
| >
| > <TITLE>238723 - Internet Explorer Restriction "Always Prompt on
| Download"</TITLE>
| >
| > <quote>
| > You may want to prevent an Internet Explorer user from disabling the
| > "Always ask before opening this type of file" check box.
| > </quote>
| >
| >
| > (MSKB Boolean search for
| > "Always ask" AND download
| > )
| >
| >
| > For example, what version of shdocvw.dll do you have (version,
size
| > and date for completeness please) and do you have the registry
entry
| > that the article mentions for activating the feature?
| >
| > <quote>
| > /><STRONG>NOTE</STRONG>: To properly install the fix, you must
| > modify the Internet Explorer 5 client computer registry as noted:<BR
/><BR
| />
| > Location:
| >
| > <p class="indent">
| > HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet
| Explorer\Restrictions
| > </p>
| >
| > New Value: AlwaysPromptWhenDownload<BR />
| > Setting: DWORD 0x1
| > </quote>
| >
| >
| > HTH
| >
| > Robert Aldwinckle
| > ---
| >
| >
| > "Ivan Bútora" <xxx@xxx.xx> wrote in message
| > news:%23ITI3lazDHA.1660@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
| > > OK thanks. I've always been a little confused by this setting, but
it
| does
| > > work. It seems to edit the "EditFlags" value in the registry for
any
| file
| > > type. I wonder how I would re-enable the availability of this
option for
| > > files where the check box is grayed out, for example .exe files.
I've
| tried
| > > playing around with it, but it was still grayed out in the end.
Not that
| I
| > > would actually want to do this, but I'd like to know if this is
| possible.
| > >
| > >
| > > "Alan Edwards" <edwards@southcom.com.au> wrote in message
| > > news:n2uuuvsg5akk6h6bdcvilfoui43qum2pq1@4ax.com...
| > > > This is the normal method for most (not all) file types:
| > > >
| > > > You set this for each file type, e.g. for .zip
| > > > Explorer-View-Folder Options-File Types
| > > > Find the .zip association (may be WinZip File)
| > > > Edit, (or click Advanced on ME or XP) and check the "Confirm
open
| > > > after download" box
| > > >
| > > > The path to Folder Options may vary according to your operating
| > > > system. It may be:
| > > > Explorer-View-Folder Options
| > > > Explorer-Tools-Folder Options
| > > > Start-Settings-Folder Options
| > > > Start-Settings-Control Panel-Folder options.
| > > >
| > > > ...Alan
| > > >
| > > > --
| > > > Alan Edwards, MS MVP W95/98 Systems
| > > > http://dts-l.org/index.html
| > > >
| > > > In microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6.browser, "Ivan
Bútora"
| > > > <xxx@xxx.xx> wrote:
| > > >
| > > > >Actually, I solved the particular problem by setting the
killbit on
| the
| > > > >Acrobat ActiveX control via Xteq, but I still wonder where one
can
| modify
| > > > >the availability of the "always ask before opening..." setting
for
| any
| > > > >particular file type.
| > > > >Thanks for any help,
| > > > >
| > > > >Ivan
| > > > >
| > > > >"Ivan Bútora" <xxx@xxx.xx> wrote in message
| > > > >news:e$0JQ0ZzDHA.604@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
| > > > >> I'm using IE 6 SP1 and Acrobat Reader 4 on Win 98 SE. I
unchecked
| > > "browser
| > > > >> integration" in Acrobat Reader, because I don't like .pdf
files
| opening
| > > > >> inside browser windows - instead, I want to have them open
directly
| in
| > > > >> Acrobat. However, now when I click on a link to a .pdf file,
the
| > > "Always
| > > > >ask
| > > > >> before opening this type of file" box is checked and grayed
out
| (i.e. I
| > > > >> cannot uncheck it), and I would thus have to confirm "open"
every
| time.
| > > > >> Where in the registry can I change the setting that
determines the
| > > "always
| > > > >> ask before opening..." setting to be unavailable for .pdf
files (or
| > > other
| > > > >> files for that matter)?
| > > > >> Thanks,
| > > > >>
| > > > >> Ivan
| > > > >>
| > > > >>
| > > > >
| > > >
| > >
| > >
| >
| >
|
|