I have this exact same problem. I did NOT have this problem when I was
running IE 7 with Windows XP Home.

Any answers other than changing the protection mode (because that doesn't
work for me)

"Gabriel Lozano-Moran" wrote:

> When I click a .MP3 file or an .MPG file from a web site it opens Windows
> Media Player on Windows XP. On Windows Vista I get the following error:
>
> Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage
>
> Most likely causes:
> You are not connected to the Internet.
> The website is encountering problems.
> There might be a typing error in the address.
>
> What you can try:
> Diagnose Connection Problems
>
> More information
>
> This problem can be caused by a variety of issues, including:
>
> Internet connectivity has been lost.
> The website is temporarily unavailable.
> The Domain Name Server (DNS) is not reachable.
> The Domain Name Server (DNS) does not have a listing for the website's
> domain.
> If this is an HTTPS (secure) address, click Tools, click Internet Options,
> click Advanced, and check to be sure the SSL and TLS protocols are enabled
> under the security section.
>
> For offline users
>
> You can still view subscribed feeds and some recently viewed webpages.
> To view subscribed feeds
>
> Click the Favorites Center button , click Feeds, and then click the feed you
> want to view.
>
> To view recently visited webpages (might not work on all pages)
>
> Click Tools , and then click Work Offline.
> Click the Favorites Center button , click History, and then click the page
> you want to view.
>
>
> This only happens with types that are linked with Windows Media Player, I
> believe this is a security settings of some kind. I have disable OneCare
> Live's firewall and anti virus to see if that was causing it. Does this ring
> a bell and how to solve this?
>
> Thanks
>
> Gabriel
>