I also don't fully understand the problem but since tax deadline is
approaching, I'll throw out one possibility which happened to me, and
caused links to not work. When I had been using MSIE (8) browser, my links
worked normally. Out of curiosity, I installed Coogle Chrome browser (a
competitor). I was able to use either browser and things were OK.  Next I
uninstalled Google Chrome and that's when my trouble started. It was as if
my Windows OS (Vista SP2) did not know enough to use MSIE to open the links.
I studied the problem and normal solutions did not work.

When my links were not working, I had to highlight a link and copy it (Ctrl
C), then paste it (Ctrl V) into my browser address window. That worked, but
it's an inconvenience.

Out of desperation, I reinstalled Google Chrome and all my links worked
again, even though I don't use Google Chrome. If I were paranoid, it would
be easy for me to believe that Google modified my Windows OS so I had to
have their browser installed. So my advice is, if you ever had Chrome on the
computer and uninstalled it, reinstall it and see if that helps.




On Mon, Apr 11, 2011 at 7:59 PM, Bruce Lund <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> It is not clear what your problem is, but I might be able to offer some
> assistance. Since I use mostly Firefox, my comments will lean towards how
> that handles links.
>
> If I click on a link that downloads as PDF, I will get a blank tab. (Pet
> peeve: Links that download a file without telling me it is doing so.)
> Anyway, although I get a blank page, a file is downloaded which can be
> accessed by clicking tools/downloads.
>
> Now, what to do with that file? It depends on what kind of file it is. If
> it is a pdf, Adobe Reader should open it, assuming you have it on your
> computer. Personally, I use the free Foxit Reader as it does not pull nearly
> the resources as Adobe. It has served me well.
>
> If it is an image file, there is likely a program on your computer that
> will read that, too, although many people use the free
> http://www.irfanview.com/
>
> For other file extensions, you might have to determine what program you
> need. Or perhaps your computer is pointing to the wrong program to open a
> file.
>
> Does this get you a little closer to where you want to be? I  am an
> accountant so I appreciate the urgency, although you can always file an
> extension.
>
> Bruce
>
>
> --- On Mon, 4/11/11, Hachmeyer, Mr. Paul S. <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> From: Hachmeyer, Mr. Paul S. <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: [PCSOFT] Can't link from a  page or email
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Date: Monday, April 11, 2011, 11:28 AM
>
> Miriam, it's not clear to me what you are trying to do.  What are you
> linking?  What software are you using?  Are you just trying to view
> webpages?
> You mention 'Dss.axd(application/pdfobject)'.  A pdf document is like a
> photo or a fax, you can't copy the actual data from it and plug it into
> anything.
> Paul Hachmeyer
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: PCSOFT - Personal Computer software discussion list [mailto:
> [log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Miriam Glickman
> Sent: Saturday, April 09, 2011 6:32 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [PCSOFT] Can't link from a page or email
> Importance: High
> Please I'm desperate - trying to do my taxes!!!  If I try to link on to a
> page from an email or a page open in my browser.  For instance I'm going to
> my bank account or other financial places to get my year end info and tax
> documents,
> I can't  link to it just blank page. Browser address
> (Dss.axd(application/pdfobject)
> Thank you
> Miriam
>
>
>
>
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