Reference number: CH000462

Stop Internet Explorer from opening Excel files.

Issue:

Stop Internet Explorer from opening Excel files.

Cause:

By default, Microsoft Internet Explorer will open Microsoft Excel pages within the browser window. Some users may find this unnecessary or may not wish to open the file and instead save the file to the hard drive and later open it with Excel.

Solutions:

Microsoft Windows 2000 / Windows XP

1. Open Control Panel
2. Open Folder Options
3. Click File Types
4. Locate "XLS Microsoft Excel Worksheet" -- Tip: Quickly scroll to items beginning with 'X' by pressing the 'X' key on the keyboard.
5. Click the Advanced button.
6. Highlight the default action (often Open), which is bold.
7. Check the box that says "Confirm open after download" and if "Browse in the same window" is checked, uncheck it.
8. Click Ok.

Microsoft Windows 98 / Windows ME

1. Open My Computer
2. Click on the drop down menu View and click on the option Folder Options
3. Click on the tab File Types and in the Registered file types box choose the icon that says "Microsoft Excel Worksheet."
4. Check the box in the new window that says "Confirm open after download."
5. Click Ok.