Step 4: punch the Advanced button at the bottom and then punch the Edit button.

Step 5: Go ahead and uncheck the DDE option.

It is called “Use DDE” and it’s checked by default.

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We want to check that it’s unchecked.

Go ahead and click Ok and then Ok again and then close!

Now give it a shot and it should work!

tool folder options

you’re able to also do the same for this entry: URL: HyperText with Security.

This is for HTTPS links.

Worked like a charm on my computer!

url hypertext protocol

If you’re using Windows Vista, the method above may not work.

In Vista, you have to delete some registry keys in order for the dialog box to go away.

Step 1: press Start, then Run and bang out in regedit.

edit button

Or just jot down in regedit in the Instant Search Box and press Enter.

Step 2: Navigate to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\HTTP\shell\open\ddeexec registry key.

uncheck dde

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