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

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