Do you want to open this file - mail attachment - dialog b..

Ken Snell · External Since: Oct 24, 2009 Posts: 10

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\Microsoft\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.
--

Ken Snell

PA Bear [MS MVP] · External Since: Jan 08, 2009 Posts: 206

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...

File | Identities | Add new identity

Assuming all is well, (1) compact all folders in the old identity, (2)
import messages from the old identity into the new one, and then (3) delete
the old one (File | Identities | Manage Identities).

To avoid such corruption in future:

- Don't use Inbox or Sent Items to archive messages. Move them to local
folders created for this purpose.

- Empty Deleted Items folder daily.

- Frequently perform a manual compact of all OE folders while "working
offline". More at http://www.insideoe.com/files/maintain.htm

- Do not cancel Automatic Compacting, should it occur, and do not attempt to
close OE via Task Manager or shutdown your machine if Automatic Compacting
is taking place.

- Disable email scanning by your anti-virus application. It can cause
corruption (i.e., loss of messages) and provides no additional protection:

Why you don't need your anti-virus to scan your email
http://thundercloud.net/infoave/tutorials/email-scanning/index.htm

--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
www.banthecheck.com

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\Microsoft\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.

Ken Snell · External Since: Oct 24, 2009 Posts: 10

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.
--

Ken Snell

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP.DeleteThis@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:utBctTHVKHA.220@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> 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...
>
> File | Identities | Add new identity
>
> Assuming all is well, (1) compact all folders in the old identity, (2)
> import messages from the old identity into the new one, and then (3)
> delete the old one (File | Identities | Manage Identities).
>
> To avoid such corruption in future:
>
> - Don't use Inbox or Sent Items to archive messages. Move them to local
> folders created for this purpose.
>
> - Empty Deleted Items folder daily.
>
> - Frequently perform a manual compact of all OE folders while "working
> offline". More at http://www.insideoe.com/files/maintain.htm
>
> - Do not cancel Automatic Compacting, should it occur, and do not attempt
> to close OE via Task Manager or shutdown your machine if Automatic
> Compacting is taking place.
>
> - Disable email scanning by your anti-virus application. It can cause
> corruption (i.e., loss of messages) and provides no additional protection:
>
> Why you don't need your anti-virus to scan your email
> http://thundercloud.net/infoave/tutorials/email-scanning/index.htm
>
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
> www.banthecheck.com
>
>
> 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\Microsoft\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.
>

Michael Santovec1 · External Since: Sep 07, 2004 Posts: 3599

The setting you want is in the Windows File Associations where it is
called "Confirm Open After Download". Each file type has its own
setting. It's not an OE specific setting but a shared setting used by
both OE and IE and possibly other programs.

See the Identifying Attachment File Types and Setting File Associations
section of
Decoding Internet Attachments - A Tutorial
http://TechHelp.Santovec.us/decode.htm#identify

--

Mike - http://TechHelp.Santovec.us

"Ken Snell" <kthsneisllis9.RemoveThis@ncoomcastt.renaetl> wrote in message
news:#37mP9KVKHA.4592@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> 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.
> --
>
> Ken Snell
>
>
>
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP.RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:utBctTHVKHA.220@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> 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...
>>
>> File | Identities | Add new identity
>>
>> Assuming all is well, (1) compact all folders in the old identity,
>> (2) import messages from the old identity into the new one, and then
>> (3) delete the old one (File | Identities | Manage Identities).
>>
>> To avoid such corruption in future:
>>
>> - Don't use Inbox or Sent Items to archive messages. Move them to
>> local folders created for this purpose.
>>
>> - Empty Deleted Items folder daily.
>>
>> - Frequently perform a manual compact of all OE folders while
>> "working offline". More at
>> http://www.insideoe.com/files/maintain.htm
>>
>> - Do not cancel Automatic Compacting, should it occur, and do not
>> attempt to close OE via Task Manager or shutdown your machine if
>> Automatic Compacting is taking place.
>>
>> - Disable email scanning by your anti-virus application. It can
>> cause corruption (i.e., loss of messages) and provides no additional
>> protection:
>>
>> Why you don't need your anti-virus to scan your email
>> http://thundercloud.net/infoave/tutorials/email-scanning/index.htm
>>
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
>> www.banthecheck.com
>>
>>
>> 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\Microsoft\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.
>>
>
>

Ken Snell · External Since: Oct 24, 2009 Posts: 10

I had already checked those settings for these file types. The "Confirm"
checkbox is checked for the file types. Thanks.
--

Ken Snell

"Michael Santovec" <michael_santovec.DeleteThis@prodigy.net> wrote in message
news:eCnQyRNVKHA.4816@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> The setting you want is in the Windows File Associations where it is
> called "Confirm Open After Download". Each file type has its own setting.
> It's not an OE specific setting but a shared setting used by both OE and
> IE and possibly other programs.
>
> See the Identifying Attachment File Types and Setting File Associations
> section of
> Decoding Internet Attachments - A Tutorial
> http://TechHelp.Santovec.us/decode.htm#identify
>
>
> --
>
> Mike - http://TechHelp.Santovec.us
>
>
>
> "Ken Snell" <kthsneisllis9.DeleteThis@ncoomcastt.renaetl> wrote in message
> news:#37mP9KVKHA.4592@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> 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.
>> --
>>
>> Ken Snell
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP.DeleteThis@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:utBctTHVKHA.220@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>> 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...
>>>
>>> File | Identities | Add new identity
>>>
>>> Assuming all is well, (1) compact all folders in the old identity, (2)
>>> import messages from the old identity into the new one, and then (3)
>>> delete the old one (File | Identities | Manage Identities).
>>>
>>> To avoid such corruption in future:
>>>
>>> - Don't use Inbox or Sent Items to archive messages. Move them to local
>>> folders created for this purpose.
>>>
>>> - Empty Deleted Items folder daily.
>>>
>>> - Frequently perform a manual compact of all OE folders while "working
>>> offline". More at http://www.insideoe.com/files/maintain.htm
>>>
>>> - Do not cancel Automatic Compacting, should it occur, and do not
>>> attempt to close OE via Task Manager or shutdown your machine if
>>> Automatic Compacting is taking place.
>>>
>>> - Disable email scanning by your anti-virus application. It can cause
>>> corruption (i.e., loss of messages) and provides no additional
>>> protection:
>>>
>>> Why you don't need your anti-virus to scan your email
>>> http://thundercloud.net/infoave/tutorials/email-scanning/index.htm
>>>
>>> --
>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
>>> www.banthecheck.com
>>>
>>>
>>> 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\Microsoft\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.
>>>
>>
>>
>

Ken Snell · External Since: Oct 24, 2009 Posts: 10

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.

--

Ken Snell

"Ken Snell" <kthsneisllis9.RemoveThis@ncoomcastt.renaetl> wrote in message
news:%2337mP9KVKHA.4592@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>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.
> --
>
> Ken Snell
>
>
>
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP.RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:utBctTHVKHA.220@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> 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...
>>
>> File | Identities | Add new identity
>>
>> Assuming all is well, (1) compact all folders in the old identity, (2)
>> import messages from the old identity into the new one, and then (3)
>> delete the old one (File | Identities | Manage Identities).
>>
>> To avoid such corruption in future:
>>
>> - Don't use Inbox or Sent Items to archive messages. Move them to local
>> folders created for this purpose.
>>
>> - Empty Deleted Items folder daily.
>>
>> - Frequently perform a manual compact of all OE folders while "working
>> offline". More at http://www.insideoe.com/files/maintain.htm
>>
>> - Do not cancel Automatic Compacting, should it occur, and do not attempt
>> to close OE via Task Manager or shutdown your machine if Automatic
>> Compacting is taking place.
>>
>> - Disable email scanning by your anti-virus application. It can cause
>> corruption (i.e., loss of messages) and provides no additional
>> protection:
>>
>> Why you don't need your anti-virus to scan your email
>> http://thundercloud.net/infoave/tutorials/email-scanning/index.htm
>>
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
>> www.banthecheck.com
>>
>>
>> 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\Microsoft\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.
>>
>
>

PA Bear [MS MVP] · External Since: Jan 08, 2009 Posts: 206

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\Microsoft\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.

Ken Snell · External Since: Oct 24, 2009 Posts: 10

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.

--

Ken Snell

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP RemoveThis @gmail.com> wrote in message
news:O2bG7qOVKHA.3720@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> 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\Microsoft\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.
>

PA Bear [MS MVP] · External Since: Jan 08, 2009 Posts: 206

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\Microsoft\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.

Ken Snell · External Since: Oct 24, 2009 Posts: 10

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]" <PABearMVP.RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:u3sje5OVKHA.220@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> 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\Microsoft\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.
>

PA Bear [MS MVP] · External Since: Jan 08, 2009 Posts: 206

See the fix in this archived reply by my colleague Michael Santovec in a
similar thread from Aug-08, Ken:
http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.outlookexpress.general...g/d19f3

<QP>
That setting is in the Windows File Associations for each file type. It's
called "Confirm Open after download." See...

Identifying Attachment File Types and Setting File Associations section of
Decoding Internet Attachments - A Tutorial
http://pages.prodigy.net/michael_santovec/decode.htm#identify
</QP>

I /knew/ it was out there somewhere, I just couldn't find it until now.

QED: How did that setting get disable in the first place?

Ken Snell wrote:
> 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.
>
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP RemoveThis @gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:u3sje5OVKHA.220@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> 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\Microsoft\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.

Ken Snell · External Since: Oct 24, 2009 Posts: 10

I have already looked at that setting for the file types. All have the
"confirm" checkbox as checked. I've even tried unchecking and rechecking the
box. No change to the file opening behavior.

--

Ken Snell

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:Ozs%23QNTVKHA.4004@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> See the fix in this archived reply by my colleague Michael Santovec in a
> similar thread from Aug-08, Ken:
> http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.outlookexpress.general...g/d19f3
>
> <QP>
> That setting is in the Windows File Associations for each file type. It's
> called "Confirm Open after download." See...
>
> Identifying Attachment File Types and Setting File Associations section of
> Decoding Internet Attachments - A Tutorial
> http://pages.prodigy.net/michael_santovec/decode.htm#identify
> </QP>
>
> I /knew/ it was out there somewhere, I just couldn't find it until now.
>
> QED: How did that setting get disable in the first place?
>
>
> Ken Snell wrote:
>> 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.
>>
>>
>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:u3sje5OVKHA.220@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>> 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\Microsoft\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.
>

PA Bear [MS MVP] · External Since: Jan 08, 2009 Posts: 206

I have nothing further to offer or suggest, Ken, other than a "wipe &
reload."

Just in case it's appropriate, I will add...

If you think your Registry needs to be "cleaned" or "repaired," read
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=28099 and draw your own conclusions.

Ken Snell wrote:
> I have already looked at that setting for the file types. All have the
> "confirm" checkbox as checked. I've even tried unchecking and rechecking
> the
> box. No change to the file opening behavior.
>
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP RemoveThis @gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:Ozs%23QNTVKHA.4004@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> See the fix in this archived reply by my colleague Michael Santovec in a
>> similar thread from Aug-08, Ken:
>> http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.outlookexpress.general...g/d19f3
>>
>> <QP>
>> That setting is in the Windows File Associations for each file type. It's
>> called "Confirm Open after download." See...
>>
>> Identifying Attachment File Types and Setting File Associations section
>> of
>> Decoding Internet Attachments - A Tutorial
>> http://pages.prodigy.net/michael_santovec/decode.htm#identify
>> </QP>
>>
>> I /knew/ it was out there somewhere, I just couldn't find it until now.
>>
>> QED: How did that setting get disable in the first place?
>>
>>
>> Ken Snell wrote:
>>> 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.
>>>
>>>
>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP RemoveThis @gmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:u3sje5OVKHA.220@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>> 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\Microsoft\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.

Ken Snell · External Since: Oct 24, 2009 Posts: 10

Ok, thanks for your time and suggestions.

--

Ken Snell

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:%234pkTmZVKHA.1232@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>I have nothing further to offer or suggest, Ken, other than a "wipe &
>reload."
>
> Just in case it's appropriate, I will add...
>
> If you think your Registry needs to be "cleaned" or "repaired," read
> http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=28099 and draw your own conclusions.
>

Michael Santovec1 · External Since: Sep 07, 2004 Posts: 3599

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" <kthsneisllis9 RemoveThis @ncoomcastt.renaetl> wrote in message
news:eZWHqbRVKHA.1280@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> 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]" <PABearMVP RemoveThis @gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:u3sje5OVKHA.220@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> 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\Microsoft\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.
>>
>
>

Ken Snell · External Since: Oct 24, 2009 Posts: 10

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" <michael_santovec RemoveThis @prodigy.net> wrote in message
news:uY%23IVlbVKHA.844@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> 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" <kthsneisllis9 RemoveThis @ncoomcastt.renaetl> wrote in message
> news:eZWHqbRVKHA.1280@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> 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]" <PABearMVP RemoveThis @gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:u3sje5OVKHA.220@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>> 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\Microsoft\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.
>>>
>>
>>
>

Steve Cochran · External Since: Oct 18, 2003 Posts: 5296

Just guessing, but you might check under here:

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" <kthsneisllis9.DeleteThis@ncoomcastt.renaetl> wrote in message
news:%23vGfjVcVKHA.1232@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> 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" <michael_santovec.DeleteThis@prodigy.net> wrote in message
> news:uY%23IVlbVKHA.844@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> 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" <kthsneisllis9.DeleteThis@ncoomcastt.renaetl> wrote in message
>> news:eZWHqbRVKHA.1280@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>> 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]" <PABearMVP.DeleteThis@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:u3sje5OVKHA.220@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>> 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\Microsoft\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.
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>

Ken Snell · External Since: Oct 24, 2009 Posts: 10

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" <scochran.DeleteThis@oehelp.com> wrote in message
news:es0dItjVKHA.3696@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Just guessing, but you might check under here:
>
> 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
>

PA Bear [MS MVP] · External Since: Jan 08, 2009 Posts: 206

Think twice before flying Delta/NW! =>
http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/10/26/airliner.flyby/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" <scochran.RemoveThis@oehelp.com> wrote in message
> news:es0dItjVKHA.3696@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> Just guessing, but you might check under here:
>>
>> 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

Dori A Schmetterling · External Since: Mar 21, 2009 Posts: 19

Definitely. It must be boring.

DAS

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"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:uOeYUcqVKHA.508@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Think twice before flying Delta/NW! =>
> http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/10/26/airliner.flyby/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" <scochran.TakeThisOut@oehelp.com> wrote in message
>> news:es0dItjVKHA.3696@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>> Just guessing, but you might check under here:
>>>
>>> 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
>