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ITsVISTA KB-Link: KB925832

Error message when you browse a file that uses a custom MIME type in Internet Explorer 6 and Internet Explorer 7: “The file you are downloading cannot be opened by the default program”

Consider the following scenario:

  • You are using Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or Windows Internet Explorer 7.
  • In Internet Explorer, you browse a file that uses a custom MIME type.
  • The MIME handler for the custom MIME type is registered.

In this scenario, you may receive the following error message:

The file you are downloading cannot be opened by the default program. It is either corrupted or has an incorrect file type.

There is a download that resolves this issue. See Hotfixes for details.
64-Bit Download: Contact Microsoft
This issue is resolved in SP1.

For more information on this issue, including potential causes, workarounds, and resolutions, see: Microsoft KB Article KB925832.

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