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Thread ID: 59754 2005-07-12 00:54:00 Unable to download PDF files GraemeL (8508) Press F1
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371412 2005-07-12 00:54:00 I seem to have done something recently that now prevents me downloading any PDF files through IE v6 running on Windows XP.

I get an error message in a new window saying :

"You are not authorized to view this page"

I cannot save the PDF file to my hard drive either and in trying to do so get the same errror message.

I suspect it is ZoneAlarm (free version) or IE security setting that has been altered inadvertantly as I used to have no problem downloading PDF files.

The IE v6 Internet Zone and Privacy settings = Medium

Any suggestions to rectify would be welcome.
GraemeL (8508)
371413 2005-07-12 00:57:00 Is this the first time you have tried to get that pdf?? maybe there is a login for the site. Rob99 (151)
371414 2005-07-12 01:03:00 I have been able to download PDFs from the site and others before and they don't have a log-in .

Have tried more than one site to see if it was site specific but still get the same error message .

The PDF files are for public viewing and printing so it is a bit of a mystery .
GraemeL (8508)
371415 2005-07-12 01:17:00 Does the following pdf work?

sal.neoburn.net
sal (67)
371416 2005-07-12 01:50:00 When you go to the privacy tab and click on the custom button for Mobile Code Control, you will see a list of four things that are blocked (when checked). They are JavaScript, VBScript, ActiveX/Java and Mime-type integrated objects. If Mime-type integrated objects blocking is ON, then downloads, such as executables, pdf files, Zip files will be blocked. If you attempt to download when blocking is on for mime-type integrated objects, you will get a "You are not authorized to view this page" error in your browser. Turning this off will allow downloads again. Safari (3993)
371417 2005-07-12 02:01:00 PDF files are executable files. ;) This is why the extreme settings stop them. PostScript (which PDF is descended from) is a very powerfaul programming language. Graham L (2)
371418 2005-07-12 23:53:00 Thanks for the suggestions so far:

Sal - I got the same errror message from trying to open your link in a new window.

Safari - What privacy tab are you referring to? The one in the Internet Options doesnt refer to Mobile Code Control, it appears to be dealing with cookies. So I presume you are referring to another. I looked throughout the main ZoneAlarm tabs (Overview, Program Control, Antivirus Monitoring, E-mail Protection, Alerts & Logs) for a privacy tab but couldnt find one. So I am missing some additional info before I can check the Mobile Code Control settings for JavaScript, VBScript, ActiveX/Jave and Mime-type Integrated Objects.

Hope someone can guide me a bit further :cool:
GraemeL (8508)
371419 2005-07-13 00:31:00 In IE, try going to Tools > Internet Options > Security tab > Custom Level... button > select Medium from the drop down near the bottom and click the Reset button > OK > OK sal (67)
371420 2005-07-13 01:45:00 This may help .
forum.zonelabs.org
hth
johnboy (217)
371421 2005-07-13 03:11:00 This helpful hint from the ZoneAlarm site appears to be for ZoneAlarm Pro not the free ZoneAlarm. See my post of earlier today. I cannot find the privacy tab that they are talking about in the ZA helpful hint but it describes the problem I am having.

I have used in the past the trial version of ZoneAlarm Pro but have reverted back when the trial period ended. I am pretty sure I have downloaded PDF files since the trial period ended.
GraemeL (8508)
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