Fatman

What plug-in/filter/module etc is used by Internet Explorer to enable it to display Office files (.xls, .doc etc)? How is this enabled/disabled?

GaryK

I think its just to do with the registered file types, so open a normal explorer window go to Tools|Folder Options...|File Types and IE will just open a file based on that information.

Gary

Fatman

Thanks Gary. Probelm is that (on the PC in question) .xls files are associated with Excel, not IE. Is there a way to specify whether a program can open a particular file type, and not the other way around (as above)? Perhaps buried away somewhere in the Registry...?

GaryK

Hmmm <scratches head....>

martin_oleary

Are you wanting to have IE open all office files by default or just unable to get IE to see them at all?

Fatman

I just wanted to stop IE opening .xls files automatically and return an Open/Save/Cancel dialog box.

I *think* I've found the solution, though. Under Windows Explorer; Tools\Folder Options\File Types\ (.xls files) \Advanced\ - make sure that the check box 'Confirm open after download' is marked. Seems to do the trick.

SJ_Skyline

Or use right click - save as.....

Fatman

That's a bit complex! The user in question is a Salesperson.