Internet Explorer 5.5 Browser Window Closes When You Click a Link to Download Files (275290)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 for Windows NT 4.0
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 for Windows 98 Second Edition
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 for Windows 98
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 for Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q275290 SYMPTOMS
In Internet Explorer 5.5, when you try to download a file from the Internet, the download may start, but the browser window may then close.
CAUSE
This problem can occur under either of the following conditions while you are using Internet Explorer:
- You right-click a link to download a file, and then click Open in New Window.
- A new window opens automatically because of the code on the Web site.
WORKAROUND
To work around this issue, right-click the link that starts the download, and then click Save Target As.
STATUSMicrosoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article. MORE INFORMATION
This problem can also occur with certain other content that opens in other programs, such as media files that open with Microsoft Windows Media Player.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 1/14/2006 |
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| Keywords: | kbprb kbui KB275290 |
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