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CSV output opening in browser instead of prompting to open in Microsoft Excel

Troubleshooting


Problem

When running a Report Studio report to CSV output format using Internet Explorer, the user is not prompted to Open or Save the report. The CSV output opens directly in a new Internet Explorer tab.

Symptom

When using Internet Explorer, all CSV outputs are displayed in a new browser tab, instead of the user getting prompted to Open or Save the report in Microsoft Excel.

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Document Information

More support for:
Cognos Business Intelligence

Software version:
10.2.2, 10.2.1, 10.2, 10.1.1, 10.1

Operating system(s):
Windows

Document number:
479497

Modified date:
08 May 2025

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swg21612720

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