Re: After SP2, cannot launch programs from IE

From: Ricky (rsjoiner_at_no_spambellsouth.net)
Date: 08/26/04


Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2004 18:24:24 -0500

Go to internet options..advanced tab..scroll down to security and put a
check in the first 2 boxes. The allow active content to be run from CD and
files.

"Barry" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:047901c48bc2$e30c58d0$a401280a@phx.gbl...
> After installing SP2, I can no longer launch programs
> from Internet Explorer. The files I am trying to launch
> are stored locally on my hard drive and are linked
> directly from a webpage that is also stored locally on my
> hard drive. I used to be able to launch these files
> until I installed SP2. And yes, the pop-up blocker is
> turned off. I also turned off the firewall for good
> measure. I also tried the same thing on another computer
> that has been updated to SP2 with the same results. The
> files are (videos, pictures, and pdf's) all of which are
> stored locally and none of which will launch through
> Internet Explorer now. What gives?
>
> Barry
>
>



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