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Downloading a programme or document triggers Quicktime
Quicktime has released an updated version compatible with IE5.5 SP2 and IE6. Uninstall the older version of Quicktime. You will, of course, need to reinstall QuickTime with a version compatible with your IE version.
Trying to download opens a blank page with an icon in
the corner
Cannot download programme files (EXE) / "The plugin did not
initialize"
Blank Web Page with Placeholder Icon and You Cannot Save
a File to Disk
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q316537
Note that Quicktime is not the only programme that can cause problems when trying to download files using Internet Explorer 5.5 SP2 or IE6 - see the article:
Netscape-Style Plug-ins Do Not Work After Upgrading
Internet Explorer [Q303401]
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q303/4/01.asp
Therefore, if you are having problems, have a look at
..\downloaded program files if you are having problems
downloading EXE files (accessed via IE, Tools, Internet
Options, General tab, Temporary Internet Files Settings
button, View Objects button). Selectively delete any third
party plugins that you find there (noting what you have
removed and testing after every deletion), and remove any
corresponding entry in the Registry Key mentioned in
KB316537.
If you are unable to resolve your particular problem as
described in this article's title, ask in the
newsgroups
for further assistance. Also, if you are not sure what the
plugin is BEFORE deleting, ask first. We don't want you
deleting something essential that is not easily replaced.