Stop Internet Explorer from opening Excel files

Cause

By default, Microsoft Internet Explorer will open Microsoft Excel pages within the browser window. Some users may find this unnecessary or may not wish to open the file and instead save the file to the hard drive and later open it with Excel.

Solutions

Microsoft Windows 8 and Windows 7

1. Open Control Panel
2. Open Folder Options
3. Click File types
4. Locate "XLS Microsoft Excel Worksheet" -- Tip: Scroll to items beginning with 'X' by pressing the 'X' key on the keyboard.
5. Click the Advanced button.

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