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this operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer

I recently updated my internet explorer from 7 to 8, now each time I try to download a file I get the error "this operation has been canceled due to restrictions in effect on this computer"

I am an admin on the machine, I did reset the browser, uninstall and reinstall IE 8 and made sure that IE 8 was the default browser on the machine.

I have tried Firefox and downloading files from the internet works as it should.

Thanks for the help.

johnb6767

See if this setting exists for some reason.....

Disable File Download in Internet Explorer
http://www.pctools.com/guides/registry/detail/901/

jfountaine

ASKER

The entry does exist but the setting is set to "downloads enabled." I did disable the setting and reboot the PC, which this did disable the downloads. Then re-enabled the setting to allow downloads and I'm still having the issue.

johnb6767

Check the Security Zone for IE, there is an option about halfway down "File Downloads:Enable/Disable/Prompt"... See what that one is set to,.....

jfountaine

ASKER

This is set to enable. I set it to Disable and applied the setting closed out of IE and changed it back to Enabled but the problem is still around.

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johnb6767

Forgot about that one... :-)

Glad youre fixed....