1. Open Windows Explorer
2. Select the Tools menu - Folder Options - File Types tab
3. Select 'XLS' from the list.
4. Click the 'Advanced' button.
5. Uncheck 'Browse in same window'. Click OK.

This assumes you are using Internet Explorer to browse the intranet.

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Tim Zych
SF, CA

"Rwhite" wrote in message
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I would like to open an excel file that is stored on the my company's
intranet without using the web-browser view. I want the file to open
using
the actual Excel program. I know there is a key to hold down while
opening
the file... Any suggestions?