Opening PDF files in Internet Explorer 9

[CWBillow]

Whenever I open a PDF file in IE 9, I get a prompt as to whether I *really* want to open it.

Is there a way to turn the prompt off and just have it open PDF files?

Regards,
Chuck Billow

[chowur]

When you have IE9 open.Go to,Tools,Internet Options,Click on the,Program Tab.You will see Internet program @ the bottom.Click on,Set Programs.This will open a different page.You will see a choice on what you need to do.

[CWBillow]

No, if I'm understanding you, the file association is already set, and is correct. It's something in the security settings I think, since it is a safety warning I am receiving.

Chuck

[jscher2000]

You may have set IE to prompt you before running ActiveX controls. This is one of many possible settings for the Internet Zone. If you didn't customize and instead selected a level (e.g., High), it could be a feature of that level.

[CWBillow]

Jefferson, I went back, set security to default (medium-high) and then enabled mixed content. It still prompts me. Gr-r-r-r-r.

[jscher2000]

Jefferson, I went back, set security to default (medium-high) and then enabled mixed content. It still prompts me. Gr-r-r-r-r.

Not sure what mixed content is. There should be specific settings for ActiveX controls.

You want to be very cautious with the settings related to downloading/installing new controls, but you could enable sites to run your existing controls. If you don't want to allow access for all sites in the Internet zone, you could instead add the specific site to your Trusted Sites list.

At least as of IE8, Microsoft doesn't break down the settings by control. In other words, you can't say Enable PDF but Prompt for Flash (etc.). Maybe some day!

[CWBillow]

Not sure what mixed content is. There should be specific settings for ActiveX controls.

You want to be very cautious with the settings related to downloading/installing new controls, but you could enable sites to run your existing controls. If you don't want to allow access for all sites in the Internet zone, you could instead add the specific site to your Trusted Sites list.

At least as of IE8, Microsoft doesn't break down the settings by control. In other words, you can't say Enable PDF but Prompt for Flash (etc.). Maybe some day!

The "Mixed Content" setting is one the was spawned out of need some time back, and it hasn't caused my any problems at all. I always had that one set to "allow", and never, till IE 9, had this issue with PDF files.

Well pooh!

[Medico]

I'm wondering if the PDF app has been corrupted. I switched to PDF-Xchange Viewer quite some time ago and am very pleased with it. Mine works very well with IE 9 (default mode):

Here is how my Active X controls look on my PC.

Security Settings 1.jpgSecurity Settings 2.jpgSecurity Settings 3.jpg

Sorry, it took 3 attachments to show all the Active X stuff!

[jscher2000]

The "Mixed Content" setting is one the was spawned out of need some time back, and it hasn't caused my any problems at all. I always had that one set to "allow", and never, till IE 9, had this issue with PDF files.

I'm still not sure what "mixed" means, but since the infobar is very specific about ActiveX controls and scripting, what happens if you try Ted's settings? I think those settings will store your Allow/Disallow decision on a site-by-site basis so you only get the infobar once. However, I haven't tested myself.

(I personally open all PDFs externally in Adobe Reader for historical reasons (browser stability in older versions of IE) and because I prefer the full control offered by Reader. This is accomplished using Adobe Reader's Edit > Preferences dialog, Internet settings, uncheck "Display PDFs in browser".)

[CWBillow]

I'm still not sure what "mixed" means, but since the infobar is very specific about ActiveX controls and scripting, what happens if you try Ted's settings? I think those settings will store your Allow/Disallow decision on a site-by-site basis so you only get the infobar once. However, I haven't tested myself.

(I personally open all PDFs externally in Adobe Reader for historical reasons (browser stability in older versions of IE) and because I prefer the full control offered by Reader. This is accomplished using Adobe Reader's Edit > Preferences dialog, Internet settings, uncheck "Display PDFs in browser".)

The "Mixed Content" choice is discussed by Microsoft here:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/libr...(v=vs.85).aspx

which in part states

"the mixed content warning occurs when a Web developer references an unsecure (http) resource within a secure (https) page. Such references create vulnerabilities that put the privacy and integrity of the otherwise secure page at risk, because the unsecure content could be modified in transit."

I have had a couple professional sites that required that "allow" in order for access to "work."

In a perfect world, if a all the coding were done in a prudent manner, perhaps those less informed such as myself wouldn't need such a choice. But coding is far from either standardized or perfect, as we all know.

In many ways Jefferson, you're right -- just use an external viewer. Looking for the resolution of "interal display" is in part because when one thing goes wrong, that usually is a precursor to more on the way!

Chuck

[DogFace]

Whenever I open a PDF file in IE 9, I get a prompt as to whether I *really* want to open it.

Is there a way to turn the prompt off and just have it open PDF files?

Regards,
Chuck Billow

Did you ever resolve this issue? I am having the same problem.

[CWBillow]

Nope.

Chuck

[JoeP517]

Is this on one site or all sites?

Can you post one or more screenshots of your IE settings?

Joe

[CWBillow]

Joe, I just tried it again [IE 8 and a PDF off my own drive] and the control pops up.

Chuck

[CWBillow]

Joe, which one(s) do you want?

Chuck