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If you are opening a download (as distinct from saving it), UAC will always prompt you to confirm opening the file. Windows 7 is very different from XP. &nbsp;.... Thinkpads_User
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If you are opening a download (as distinct from saving it), UAC will always prompt you to confirm opening the file. Windows 7 is very different from XP.  .... Thinkpads_User

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&quot;Windows 7 is very different from XP&quot; &nbsp;Understood. &nbsp;That is why I am asking the question. &nbsp;I'm sure the prompt is very helpful if you are downloading a zip or exe file but I simply want to turn off the prompt for open Word and Excel docs.
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"Windows 7 is very different from XP"  Understood.  That is why I am asking the question.  I'm sure the prompt is very helpful if you are downloading a zip or exe file but I simply want to turn off the prompt for open Word and Excel docs.

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When I get a link to a DOC or XLS file, I always get a prompt because there is more than one answer. I see this below:<br />
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<a href="https://filedb.experts-exchange.com/incoming/2012/05_w21/577765/Windows7-FileOpen1.png" target="_blank" title="Windows7-FileOpen1 (139 KB)"><img alt="Windows7-FileOpen1" class="file-block lazyload" style="max-width: 800px;" data-src="https://filedb.experts-exchange.com/incoming/2012/05_w21/800_577765/Windows7-FileOpen1.png" /></a><br />
Is this what you are referring to? <br />
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.... Thinkpads_User
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When I get a link to a DOC or XLS file, I always get a prompt because there is more than one answer. I see this below:

Windows7-FileOpen1https://filedb.experts-exchange.com/incoming/2012/05_w21/577765/Windows7-FileOpen1.png
Is this what you are referring to?

.... Thinkpads_User

Windows7-FileOpen1.png

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Kayteew2es--You are most welcome!
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How do I turn off CONFIRM OPEN AFTER DOWNLOAD in windows 7.<br />
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In XP this was done in File Types but that is not available in Windows 7.<br />
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Thank you!!
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How do I turn off CONFIRM OPEN AFTER DOWNLOAD in windows 7.

In XP this was done in File Types but that is not available in Windows 7.

Thank you!!

How do I turn off CONFIRM OPEN AFTER DOWNLOAD in windows 7

Windows 7 is an operating system from Microsoft. Features include multi-touch support, a redesigned Windows Shell with a new taskbar, referred to as the Superbar, a home networking system called HomeGroup, and performance improvements.