Windows 7 Problem with XPS documents under windows 7

[Emad]

ISSUE:
Cannot load Protected XPS documetns in Windows 7 Internet Exporer.

SYMPTOMS:
Internet Explorer in Windows 7 cannot use the Rights Management to open protected XPS documents.

ERROR MESSAGE:
"This Document Cannot be displayed"
"This Document is Protected. View this document in the XPS Viewer"

SYSTEM:
The problem occures under Windows 7, but work fine on Vista and XP.
I'm using visual studio 2010 (ASP.Net) creating a website that contains protected XPS Documents and published on IIS under windows server 2008.

Any Help Would be Appreciated ...

 

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It appears that you are encountering issues with loading protected XPS documents in Internet Explorer on Windows 7. Here are some insights into the problem you described: Issue:

• Cannot load Protected XPS documents in Windows 7 Internet Explorer. Symptoms:
• Internet Explorer in Windows 7 cannot use the Rights Management to open protected XPS documents. Error Message:
  • "This Document Cannot be displayed"
  • "This Document is Protected. View this document in the XPS Viewer"
  System:
  • The problem occurs under Windows 7 but works fine on Vista and XP.
  • You are using Visual Studio 2010 (ASP.Net) to create a website containing protected XPS documents and publish it on IIS under Windows Server 2008.
  Suggestions:
  1. XPS Viewer: As per the error message, try viewing the protected XPS documents in the XPS Viewer as suggested. This built-in application in Windows might be able to handle the protected content better.
  2. Compatibility Mode: Internet Explorer in Windows 7 has compatibility mode settings. Ensure that it is not causing any conflicts with the display of protected XPS documents. You can adjust the compatibility settings to see if it resolves the issue.
  3. Security Settings: Check the security settings in Internet Explorer. Sometimes, high-security settings can prevent the correct display of protected content. Lower the security settings temporarily to test if that makes a difference.
  4. Update Internet Explorer: Ensure that Internet Explorer is up to date. Installing the latest updates might include fixes for compatibility and security-related issues.
  5. File Association: Verify that XPS documents are associated correctly with the XPS Viewer application. This ensures that when you try to open XPS files, they are opened in the appropriate viewer.
  6. Debugging: Utilize the developer tools in Internet Explorer to debug any potential scripting or rendering issues that might be causing the problem with displaying protected XPS documents.
  7. Testing Environment: Testing the website in different browsers can help pinpoint if the issue is specific to Internet Explorer on Windows 7 or if it manifests across multiple browsers. Try these steps, and if the issue persists, provide more details for further assistance.