Internet Explorer 6 may change a file name extension from .eps or .ai to .ps (329714)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, when used with:
    • the operating system: Microsoft Windows XP
    • the operating system: Microsoft Windows 2000
    • the operating system: Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
    • the operating system: Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
    • the operating system: Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
    • the operating system: Microsoft Windows 98
This article was previously published under Q329714
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256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows registry

SYMPTOMS

When you use Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 to visit a Web site that contains a link to an Encapsulated PostScript (.eps) file or to an Adobe Illustrator (.ai) file, and then you click that link to download the file, Internet Explorer may change the file name extension to .ps.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because the MIME type for PostScript is set to PS. EPS files use this MIME type.

RESOLUTION

Warning Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly by using Registry Editor or by using another method. These problems might require that you reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that these problems can be solved. Modify the registry at your own risk.

To resolve this problem, follow these steps to modify the registry:
  1. Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then click OK.
  2. Locate and then click the following registry subkey:

    HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\MIME\Database\Content Type\application/postscript

  3. In the right pane, click Extension.
  4. On the Edit menu, click Modify.
  5. Type .eps, and then press ENTER.

    Note If you use an .ai file, type .ai instead of .eps.
  6. Quit Registry Editor.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/16/2005
Keywords:kbprb KB329714 kbAudITPRO
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