IE6 and .pdf files

[Guest]

Since upgrading to XP sp2 and IE6 sp2 I can no longer view .pdf files on the
internet. Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 305153 says - right click on
link to .pdf file and use "save target as" to save pdf file for later
viewing. Doesn't work since "save target as" is grayed-out inactive.
Anyone know where to go from here?

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Save Target As and Print Target Commands Are Unavailable
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=176316

For the original issue, open Registry Editor and export this key:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\MIME\Database\Content Type\application/pdf

Post the contents here, along with the version of Adobe Reader you're using.

--
Ramesh, MS-MVP XP Shell/UI
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k


Since upgrading to XP sp2 and IE6 sp2 I can no longer view .pdf files on the
internet. Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 305153 says - right click on
link to .pdf file and use "save target as" to save pdf file for later
viewing. Doesn't work since "save target as" is grayed-out inactive.
Anyone know where to go from here?

 

[Guest]

Sounds like the new (faulty) "security" feature.
In Windows Explorer choose Tools/Folder Options/Files Types. Locate the PDF
entry, and click Advanced. UNCHECK the Confirm open after download option.
Same for any other file types.

 

[Guest]

Post by Ramesh ref 176316 - disabling Content Advisor allows "save target as"
to work. Tried unchecking "Confirm open after download" in My Computer
Tools/Folder Options/Files Types. IE6 still won't display the .pdf file.

FYI here is the url I'm tryin
http://www.beconstructive.com/frame...c/archive/framing/framing_problems/index.html

Thanks for the quick responses.
Spoorweg

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Spoorweg,

Please supply the "exact" weblink where you're facing this symptom, and the
registry key export when I stated in my previous post.

--
Ramesh, MS-MVP XP Shell/UI
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k


Post by Ramesh ref 176316 - disabling Content Advisor allows "save target
as"
to work. Tried unchecking "Confirm open after download" in My Computer
Tools/Folder Options/Files Types. IE6 still won't display the .pdf file.

FYI here is the url I'm trying
http://www.beconstructive.com/frame...c/archive/framing/framing_problems/index.html

Thanks for the quick responses.
Spoorweg