downloading ics file gives a security warning - Unknown File Type

[Jason]

Hi,

I have a ASP.Net page that reads meeting details from a database and outputs
an ics file to the user. This has been working great now for the last year. I
am receiving reports that when the link to this page is clicked on in an
Outlook email the receipient is getting a File Download - Security Warning
Dialog instead of the usual open, Save, Cancel Dialog.

The file Name looks like a random name:

name: CAMF4DUZ.
Type: Unknown File TYpe, 942 bytes
from: TMSERVER.xxx.com

I want to say this is a client issue with outlook but need to understand why
and how to fix it?? For most people this downloads and works just fine.. Can
anyone help with this??

Thanks
Jason

 

[Luke Zhang [MSFT]]

Hello Jason,

What is the version of Outlook, 2003 or 2007? Is the link work in IE on the
same computer?

Sincerely,

Luke Zhang

Microsoft Online Community Support
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[Luke Zhang [MSFT]]

Hello,

Any update on this issue?

Sincerely,

Luke Zhang

Microsoft Online Community Support
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