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
>

Has anyone figured this out yet??

I am having the same problem. Very annoying as other computers in same work
environment but with WINDOWS XP instead of VISTA work fine.

please help

Laurie

"Elissachilds" wrote:

> 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
> >

Hi Laurie,

I finally figured it out. You have to hold the "Ctrl" key as you click on
the link and then it will open. I'm totally surprised the techs couldn't give
that as a solution to the problem.
Hope this helps you too.

"laurie_g" wrote:

> Has anyone figured this out yet??
>
> I am having the same problem. Very annoying as other computers in same work
> environment but with WINDOWS XP instead of VISTA work fine.
>
> please help
>
> Laurie
>
> "Elissachilds" wrote:
>
> > 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
> > >

Hi Elissa

You have GOT to be kidding me?!! You deserve the gold star for stumbling
upon that solution.

Thank you!!

Laurie

"Elissachilds" wrote:

> Hi Laurie,
>
> I finally figured it out. You have to hold the "Ctrl" key as you click on
> the link and then it will open. I'm totally surprised the techs couldn't give
> that as a solution to the problem.
> Hope this helps you too.
>
> "laurie_g" wrote:
>
> > Has anyone figured this out yet??
> >
> > I am having the same problem. Very annoying as other computers in same work
> > environment but with WINDOWS XP instead of VISTA work fine.
> >
> > please help
> >
> > Laurie
> >
> > "Elissachilds" wrote:
> >
> > > 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
> > > >

Hi! The same problem was for me. I searched tons of site and all Micosoft
Knowledge base (of course no solution there).

This is ths way I solved this. Open the "Programs by default" utility (in
your start menu, also accessbile fro MSIE settings) and then open there the
lowest option, my Vista is not english so I guess it english this option
sounds like "Settins access to programs by default". There are 3 schemes
(Microsoft, non-Microsoft and Other). Choose Other and set it for yourself
but when setting Media Playes choose that Windows Media Player is your
player by default.

For me after this the problem was solved.

"laurie_g" <laurieg@discussions.microsoft.com> сообщил/сообщила в новостях
следующее: news:937A73C9-CE0F-4A5C-B27C-C183918B0E44@microsoft.com...
> Has anyone figured this out yet??
>
> I am having the same problem. Very annoying as other computers in same
> work
> environment but with WINDOWS XP instead of VISTA work fine.
>
> please help
>
> Laurie
>
> "Elissachilds" wrote:
>
>> 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
>> >

Hey Elissa
I'm finally at the office to test out the "ctrl +click" solution. Sadly it
does not work for me. All I get is a new tab that cannot display the page. :(

Will keep trying.

"Elissachilds" wrote:

> Hi Laurie,
>
> I finally figured it out. You have to hold the "Ctrl" key as you click on
> the link and then it will open. I'm totally surprised the techs couldn't give
> that as a solution to the problem.
> Hope this helps you too.
>
> "laurie_g" wrote:
>
> > Has anyone figured this out yet??
> >
> > I am having the same problem. Very annoying as other computers in same work
> > environment but with WINDOWS XP instead of VISTA work fine.
> >
> > please help
> >
> > Laurie
> >
> > "Elissachilds" wrote:
> >
> > > 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
> > > >

Hey, thanks! I was having the same problem, only with .wmv files and your
solution worked like a charm.

"Alexander" wrote:

> Hi! The same problem was for me. I searched tons of site and all Micosoft
> Knowledge base (of course no solution there).
>
> This is ths way I solved this. Open the "Programs by default" utility (in
> your start menu, also accessbile fro MSIE settings) and then open there the
> lowest option, my Vista is not english so I guess it english this option
> sounds like "Settins access to programs by default". There are 3 schemes
> (Microsoft, non-Microsoft and Other). Choose Other and set it for yourself
> but when setting Media Playes choose that Windows Media Player is your
> player by default.
>
> For me after this the problem was solved.
>
> "laurie_g" <laurieg@discussions.microsoft.com> сообщил/сообщила в новостях
> следующее: news:937A73C9-CE0F-4A5C-B27C-C183918B0E44@microsoft.com...
> > Has anyone figured this out yet??
> >
> > I am having the same problem. Very annoying as other computers in same
> > work
> > environment but with WINDOWS XP instead of VISTA work fine.
> >
> > please help
> >
> > Laurie
> >
> > "Elissachilds" wrote:
> >
> >> 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
> >> >
>

hi Alexander

That works! Thank you.

Here are clearer English instructions:

Click Start and go to Default Programs
Then, select Set Program Access and Computer Default
Click Continue
Then choose a configuration - select Custom (click the double arrow beside
Custom). Scroll down the list and under choose a default media player, select
Windows Media Player.
Then click OK.



"Alexander" wrote:

> Hi! The same problem was for me. I searched tons of site and all Micosoft
> Knowledge base (of course no solution there).
>
> This is ths way I solved this. Open the "Programs by default" utility (in
> your start menu, also accessbile fro MSIE settings) and then open there the
> lowest option, my Vista is not english so I guess it english this option
> sounds like "Settins access to programs by default". There are 3 schemes
> (Microsoft, non-Microsoft and Other). Choose Other and set it for yourself
> but when setting Media Playes choose that Windows Media Player is your
> player by default.
>
> For me after this the problem was solved.
>
> "laurie_g" <laurieg@discussions.microsoft.com> сообщил/сообщила в новостях
> следующее: news:937A73C9-CE0F-4A5C-B27C-C183918B0E44@microsoft.com...
> > Has anyone figured this out yet??
> >
> > I am having the same problem. Very annoying as other computers in same
> > work
> > environment but with WINDOWS XP instead of VISTA work fine.
> >
> > please help
> >
> > Laurie
> >
> > "Elissachilds" wrote:
> >
> >> 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
> >> >
>

Worked a treat - thank you

"laurie_g" wrote:

> hi Alexander
>
> That works! Thank you.
>
> Here are clearer English instructions:
>
> Click Start and go to Default Programs
> Then, select Set Program Access and Computer Default
> Click Continue
> Then choose a configuration - select Custom (click the double arrow beside
> Custom). Scroll down the list and under choose a default media player, select
> Windows Media Player.
> Then click OK.
>
>
>
> "Alexander" wrote:
>
> > Hi! The same problem was for me. I searched tons of site and all Micosoft
> > Knowledge base (of course no solution there).
> >
> > This is ths way I solved this. Open the "Programs by default" utility (in
> > your start menu, also accessbile fro MSIE settings) and then open there the
> > lowest option, my Vista is not english so I guess it english this option
> > sounds like "Settins access to programs by default". There are 3 schemes
> > (Microsoft, non-Microsoft and Other). Choose Other and set it for yourself
> > but when setting Media Playes choose that Windows Media Player is your
> > player by default.
> >
> > For me after this the problem was solved.
> >
> > "laurie_g" <laurieg@discussions.microsoft.com> сообщил/сообщила в новостях
> > следующее: news:937A73C9-CE0F-4A5C-B27C-C183918B0E44@microsoft.com...
> > > Has anyone figured this out yet??
> > >
> > > I am having the same problem. Very annoying as other computers in same
> > > work
> > > environment but with WINDOWS XP instead of VISTA work fine.
> > >
> > > please help
> > >
> > > Laurie
> > >
> > > "Elissachilds" wrote:
> > >
> > >> 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
> > >> >
> >

Unfortunately, this did NOT work for me.

"Alexander" wrote:

> Hi! The same problem was for me. I searched tons of site and all Micosoft
> Knowledge base (of course no solution there).
>
> This is ths way I solved this. Open the "Programs by default" utility (in
> your start menu, also accessbile fro MSIE settings) and then open there the
> lowest option, my Vista is not english so I guess it english this option
> sounds like "Settins access to programs by default". There are 3 schemes
> (Microsoft, non-Microsoft and Other). Choose Other and set it for yourself
> but when setting Media Playes choose that Windows Media Player is your
> player by default.
>
> For me after this the problem was solved.
>
> "laurie_g" <laurieg@discussions.microsoft.com> сообщил/сообщила в новостях
> следующее: news:937A73C9-CE0F-4A5C-B27C-C183918B0E44@microsoft.com...
> > Has anyone figured this out yet??
> >
> > I am having the same problem. Very annoying as other computers in same
> > work
> > environment but with WINDOWS XP instead of VISTA work fine.
> >
> > please help
> >
> > Laurie
> >
> > "Elissachilds" wrote:
> >
> >> 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
> >> >
>

nevermind, it did work. i had to do it 3 times for some reason. M$ fails as
usual

"steeliehunter" wrote:

> Unfortunately, this did NOT work for me.
>
> "Alexander" wrote:
>
> > Hi! The same problem was for me. I searched tons of site and all Micosoft
> > Knowledge base (of course no solution there).
> >
> > This is ths way I solved this. Open the "Programs by default" utility (in
> > your start menu, also accessbile fro MSIE settings) and then open there the
> > lowest option, my Vista is not english so I guess it english this option
> > sounds like "Settins access to programs by default". There are 3 schemes
> > (Microsoft, non-Microsoft and Other). Choose Other and set it for yourself
> > but when setting Media Playes choose that Windows Media Player is your
> > player by default.
> >
> > For me after this the problem was solved.
> >
> > "laurie_g" <laurieg@discussions.microsoft.com> сообщил/сообщила в новостях
> > следующее: news:937A73C9-CE0F-4A5C-B27C-C183918B0E44@microsoft.com...
> > > Has anyone figured this out yet??
> > >
> > > I am having the same problem. Very annoying as other computers in same
> > > work
> > > environment but with WINDOWS XP instead of VISTA work fine.
> > >
> > > please help
> > >
> > > Laurie
> > >
> > > "Elissachilds" wrote:
> > >
> > >> 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
> > >> >
> >