Hyperlink problem

In the last few days, when I have clicked on certain links, a Window opens
headed "File Download Security Warning".

It says underneath: "Do you want to save this file or find a program online
to open it?" The name of the file is stated, and is said to be of the type
"Unknown Filetype".

Below that there are buttons offering "Find", "Save" and not surprisingly
"Cancel". If you click on "Find" a Window opens headed "Windows File
Association" This says the file is "MIME Type: Application/x-gzip-compressed."

None of this is normal, so I used System Restore to go back three days. This
seems to have cured most of the errant links, but not all. The problem
remains. When you click on a link, you should go to that link, right?

I am in need of help if anyone has a simple way of explaining how to cure
this glitch.

Tony UK wrote:
> In the last few days, when I have clicked on certain links, a Window opens
> headed "File Download Security Warning".
>
> It says underneath: "Do you want to save this file or find a program online
> to open it?" The name of the file is stated, and is said to be of the type
> "Unknown Filetype".
>
> Below that there are buttons offering "Find", "Save" and not surprisingly
> "Cancel". If you click on "Find" a Window opens headed "Windows File
> Association" This says the file is "MIME Type: Application/x-gzip-compressed."
>
> None of this is normal, so I used System Restore to go back three days. This
> seems to have cured most of the errant links, but not all. The problem
> remains. When you click on a link, you should go to that link, right?
>
> I am in need of help if anyone has a simple way of explaining how to cure
> this glitch.
>

What browser are you experiencing this problem in?

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"Software is like sex, it's better when it's free."
- Linus Torvalds

DRM and unintended consequences:
http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/se...35&tag=nl.e101

I am using IE 8. I do believe that this is causing the problem. I have
uninstalled IE 8 previously and the problem disappears. But I would like to
continue with IE 8, which is now once more installed. So can you tell me how
I can change its settings to avoid this problem? If you can answer, PLEASE
give me simple directions, because I am not gifted in this area.

Oh, and thanks for your fast response to my question!

"The poster formerly known as 'The Poster" wrote:

> Tony UK wrote:
> > In the last few days, when I have clicked on certain links, a Window opens
> > headed "File Download Security Warning".
> >
> > It says underneath: "Do you want to save this file or find a program online
> > to open it?" The name of the file is stated, and is said to be of the type
> > "Unknown Filetype".
> >
> > Below that there are buttons offering "Find", "Save" and not surprisingly
> > "Cancel". If you click on "Find" a Window opens headed "Windows File
> > Association" This says the file is "MIME Type: Application/x-gzip-compressed."
> >
> > None of this is normal, so I used System Restore to go back three days. This
> > seems to have cured most of the errant links, but not all. The problem
> > remains. When you click on a link, you should go to that link, right?
> >
> > I am in need of help if anyone has a simple way of explaining how to cure
> > this glitch.
> >
>
> What browser are you experiencing this problem in?
>
> --
> "Software is like sex, it's better when it's free."
> - Linus Torvalds
>
> DRM and unintended consequences:
> http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/se...35&tag=nl.e101
>

On Thu, 23 Jul 2009 07:08:02 -0700, Tony UK
<> wrote:

>I am using IE 8. I do believe that this is causing the problem. I have
>uninstalled IE 8 previously and the problem disappears. But I would like to
>continue with IE 8, which is now once more installed. So can you tell me how
>I can change its settings to avoid this problem? If you can answer, PLEASE
>give me simple directions, because I am not gifted in this area.
>
>Oh, and thanks for your fast response to my question!

Post a sample link that does this.

Here's a prime sample:

"Static Outlook Backup - Backup email store and settings from Microsoft"

I'm sorry I can't show it as a complete link. That's all that shows. But if
you Google "static outlook backup" and go to the site www.static.com, there
is an immediate problem.

Any iddeas?

"+Bob+" wrote:

> On Thu, 23 Jul 2009 07:08:02 -0700, Tony UK
> <> wrote:
>
> >I am using IE 8. I do believe that this is causing the problem. I have
> >uninstalled IE 8 previously and the problem disappears. But I would like to
> >continue with IE 8, which is now once more installed. So can you tell me how
> >I can change its settings to avoid this problem? If you can answer, PLEASE
> >give me simple directions, because I am not gifted in this area.
> >
> >Oh, and thanks for your fast response to my question!
>
> Post a sample link that does this.
>

"Tony UK" <> wrote in message
news:750F42CC-2469-4374-A3AC-...
> Here's a prime sample:
>
> "Static Outlook Backup - Backup email store and settings from Microsoft"
>
> I'm sorry I can't show it as a complete link. That's all that shows. But
> if
> you Google "static outlook backup" and go to the site www.static.com,
> there
> is an immediate problem.
>
> Any iddeas?
>



Try this link

Static Outlook Backup
http://www.staticbackup.com/outlook-backup/

You could try toggling off the 'Phishing filter' to see if it makes a
difference.

(In IE7 it's Tools > Internet Options > Advanced > 'Security'
ction )


--
Jon

Well, dash me, that worked. What is different about your link from the ones I
have been trying?

"Jon" wrote:

> "Tony UK" <> wrote in message
> news:750F42CC-2469-4374-A3AC-...
> > Here's a prime sample:
> >
> > "Static Outlook Backup - Backup email store and settings from Microsoft"
> >
> > I'm sorry I can't show it as a complete link. That's all that shows. But
> > if
> > you Google "static outlook backup" and go to the site www.static.com,
> > there
> > is an immediate problem.
> >
> > Any iddeas?
> >
>
>
>
> Try this link
>
> Static Outlook Backup
> http://www.staticbackup.com/outlook-backup/
>
> You could try toggling off the 'Phishing filter' to see if it makes a
> difference.
>
> (In IE7 it's Tools > Internet Options > Advanced > 'Security'
> ction )
>
>
> --
> Jon
>
>
>

"Tony UK" <> wrote in message
news:4D343EF2-14A7-4662-BA08-...
> Well, dash me, that worked. What is different about your link from the
> ones I
> have been trying?
>

None in theory, other than that I knew it to be a 'clean direct link'. It's
possible that something could be affecting the formation of links in the
results of your Google searches + other pages.

Malware could do that (so perhaps run a virus scan), as could an
over-zealous program add-on [can disable these (in IE7) via Tools > Internet
options > Programs > Manage add-ons], or, as suggested previoiusly, the
'Phishing Filter' may not be working correctly. So it may be worth exploring
those 3 options.

--
Jon

Jon

Thank you for your speedy response and your courtesy in helping me work on
this. I found after getting through on your link that the other link
(www.static.com) was now working. It hadn't before I posted. I had already
disabled add-ons. One link, which was in Wikipedia, failed to work and then
later did work. Very mysterious and not Google related, of course.

I use Norton Internet Security 2009 and that has not shown anything up yet.
I'm not quite sure where the Phishing Filter if in IE8, but I'll find it, I
hope. Thank you for your help.

"Jon" wrote:

> "Tony UK" <> wrote in message
> news:4D343EF2-14A7-4662-BA08-...
> > Well, dash me, that worked. What is different about your link from the
> > ones I
> > have been trying?
> >
>
> None in theory, other than that I knew it to be a 'clean direct link'. It's
> possible that something could be affecting the formation of links in the
> results of your Google searches + other pages.
>
> Malware could do that (so perhaps run a virus scan), as could an
> over-zealous program add-on [can disable these (in IE7) via Tools > Internet
> options > Programs > Manage add-ons], or, as suggested previoiusly, the
> 'Phishing Filter' may not be working correctly. So it may be worth exploring
> those 3 options.
>
> --
> Jon
>
>
>
>

Possibly there was a temporary glitch in your internet service. It's not
uncommon that something somewhere in the whole chain of communications gets
bogged down, or suffers a failure that gets fixed in a short time.

Or maybe not, of course :-)

On Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:41:01 -0700, Tony UK wrote:

> Jon
>
> Thank you for your speedy response and your courtesy in helping me work on
> this. I found after getting through on your link that the other link
> (www.static.com) was now working. It hadn't before I posted. I had already
> disabled add-ons. One link, which was in Wikipedia, failed to work and then
> later did work. Very mysterious and not Google related, of course.
>
> I use Norton Internet Security 2009 and that has not shown anything up yet.
> I'm not quite sure where the Phishing Filter if in IE8, but I'll find it, I
> hope. Thank you for your help.
>
> "Jon" wrote:
>
>> "Tony UK" <> wrote in message
>> news:4D343EF2-14A7-4662-BA08-...
>>> Well, dash me, that worked. What is different about your link from the
>>> ones I
>>> have been trying?
>>>
>>
>> None in theory, other than that I knew it to be a 'clean direct link'. It's
>> possible that something could be affecting the formation of links in the
>> results of your Google searches + other pages.
>>
>> Malware could do that (so perhaps run a virus scan), as could an
>> over-zealous program add-on [can disable these (in IE7) via Tools > Internet
>> options > Programs > Manage add-ons], or, as suggested previoiusly, the
>> 'Phishing Filter' may not be working correctly. So it may be worth exploring
>> those 3 options.
>>
>> --
>> Jon
>>
>>
>>
>>


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