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ashx extension in mac osx

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kmt12
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When I try to open Word .doc or .docx files or pdf files, the download window shows an "ashx" extension. I can force the program to open the Word documents, but PDF files do not open. This is a problem that only started about a day ago.

When I try to open Word .doc or .docx files or pdf files, the download window shows an "ashx" extension. I can force the program to open the Word documents, but PDF files do not open. This is a problem that only started about a day ago.

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sctl
sctl
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Although you are using a Mac, if you are using Outlook Web Access with Word, it sends an illegal Content-Dispositon header to Firefox. This is no longer allowed in Firefox 8. Firefox 9 will have a workaround for this so that Microsoft has time to fix their software. See 

   http://support.mozilla.com/nl/questions/895024

   https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/search?q=attachement.ashx+mac

See also the threads 

   https://discussions.apple.com/message/10814672#10814672

   https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/questions/897957

and check to see that your plug-ins are up-to-date: 

   https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/plugincheck/

Also test your Flash player on Adobe's website and confirm the version (please check using each browser, if you have, say, IE & Firefox installed) 

     http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/

Also, check also that your add-ons are up-to-date, from Firefox's menu bar: 

    Tools > Add-ons

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