Background Information
When you attempt to export the My Tasks or the My Timesheet view to Excel, IE returns the following message in a new window "IE cannot download tasks.aspx."
Resolution
The fault occurs in IE as it is sending of a "Cache-control:no-store" header or a "Cache-control:no-cache" header. To correct this issue you must make some registry key changes as follows:
Warning: This procedure involves editing the computer registry. It is always prudent to backup your registry before making any changes. If you are not familiar with backing up and restoring the computer registry, familiarize yourself with these procedures before attempting this fix.
- In the start box type regedit to start the Registry Editor.
- For a per-user setting, locate the following registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings
- For a per-computer setting, locate the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet
Settings
- On the Edit menu, click Add Value.
- To override the directive for HTTPS connections, add the following registry value: "BypassSSLNoCacheCheck"=Dword:00000001
- To override the directive for HTTP connections, add the following registry value: "BypassHTTPNoCacheCheck"=Dword:00000001
- Quit Registry Editor.