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How to change Internet Explorer settings to download an Excel file

  1. Ensure Popup blockers are not enabled
    a. On IE browser go to Tools > Pop-up Blocker > Turn off Pop-up Blocker
  2. Ensure Automatic prompting for file downloads is enabled
    a. On IE browser go to Tools > Internet Options > Security
    b. Select Internet
    c. Click on Custom Level
    d. Scroll to Downloads section and ensure Automatic prompting for file downloads is
    enabled
    e. Repeat for Local intranet and Trusted sites
  3. Add Cognos web server to trusted sites
    a. On IE browser go to Tools > Tools > Internet Options > Security > Trusted Sites > Sites
    b. Add Cognos Web server: data.iowadatcenter.org
    c. May need to clear the Require server verification checkbox
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