Re: Red square, blue triangle and green circle Icon

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From: Frank Saunders, MS-MVP (franksaunders_at_mvps.org)
Date: 03/02/04 

Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2004 19:44:32 -0600

Exactly the same fix, but replace .exe with .pdf 

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"Chris" <cpevans@aol.com> wrote in message 
news:230b01c3ffda$c672edc0$a601280a@phx.gbl...
> Hi Frank
>
> Thanks for the advice below, now I can open .exe files
> without a problem.
>
> However, it is not just a problem with .exe files.  If
> there is a link for .pdf files I get the same icon.  Any
> ideas on a workaround for this?
>
> Thanks
>
> Chris
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>Here's the fix, courtesy of Alan Edwards, MVP:
>>
>>If it is only .exe files, then read on and see if this is
> relevant:
>>You may have an invalid plugin.
>>Netscape-Style Plug-ins Do Not Work After Upgrading
> Internet Explorer
>>http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=303401
>>
>>Remove the plugin with Regedit.exe
>>Start-Run-Regedit.exe
>>Navigate down to this key and remove it, after exporting
> it as a
>>normal safety precaution.
>>
>>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet
>>Explorer\Plugins\Extension\.exe
>>
>>If that key exists, then you will see what plugin has
> been installed.
>>(QuickTime by the looks of it and if so, I believe they
> have a fix)
>>The key does not normally exist.
>>
>>....Alan
>>
>>
>>
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>>
>>"Chris" <cpevans@aol.com> wrote in message
>>news:374f01c3fd83$7752e410$a301280a@phx.gbl...
>>> Hi I have a problem with certain web pages.  I get a box
>>> appear in the top left hand corner of the screen with a
>>> red square, blue triangle and green circle.
>>>
>>> This only happens on certain pages, usually when I click
>>> on a link which automatically downloads software.
>>>
>>> Does anyone know how I can resolve this problem?
>>>
>>> Many thanks
>>>
>>> Chris
>>
>>.
>>

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