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Cannot open pdf atatchments from OWA 2003

Hi everybody,
I have SBS 2003
OWA cannot open pdf files, I'm getting this error message that I have to save it locally.
the extension is not in the Level2 file types.
All other allowed file types can be opened directly.
It occurs on every mailbox (although I've checked only 2).
I do not want to save it locally but to open it with the pdf reader directly.
Any ideas?

thank you!
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http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;873138

Try adding one of the following:

application/pdf
application/x-pdf
application/acrobat
text/pdf
text/x-pdf

Its most likely the first one. I found the types here:
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Still the same..
I've added them all, restarted the exchange and IIS services (even though it should not affect), but it still asks to save the attachment locally.
Any other ideas?
Try one of these:

1. Start Adobe Acrobat Reader.
2. From the tool bar of Acrobat Reader select "Edit | Preferences".
3. From the left pane in the preferences Window select "Internet".
4. Under the Web Browser Options heading UNCHECK the option next to "Display PDF in browser"
5. Click OK and exit the Acrobat Reader program.
6. Login to Outlook Web Access using Internet Explorer, right click on the attached PDF file and select Open in new window.

or

IE> Tools> Internet Options> Advanced> HTTP 1.1 Settings> Uncheck Use HTTP 1.1
OK, but why all other file types I can open directly and pdf I need to right click and choose open?
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