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Access Analyzer published reports with the option to download to CSV opens directly in default browser instead of as a download

Summary​

Netwrix Access Analyzer published reports with the option to download to CSV open directly in the default browser instead of prompting to save.

Issue​

Netwrix Access Analyzer published reports can be configured with the option to download to csv (AllData). When you click this, the CSV file opens directly in the default browser rather than prompting you to save. This happens when Windows has no application associated with the file extension .csv.

Instructions​

To resolve the issue, associate the .csv file extension with Notepad (or another application of your choice). The steps are Windows OS specific.

Server 2016 / 2019​

  1. Open Windows Settings\Apps, then choose default apps by file type.
  2. Scroll down to file extension .csv, select Choose default app, and select Notepad.

Server 2012 / R2​

  1. Open Control Panel\Programs\Default Programs.
  2. Select Associate a file type or protocol with a specific application.
  3. Scroll down to .csv, select Change program, and select Notepad.

Server 2008​

  1. Open Control Panel > Default Programs.
  2. Select the .csv file type and choose Change program, then select Notepad.

Windows Desktop OS​

  • If Microsoft Office is installed, CSV files are likely already associated with Excel and you will not need to change this.
  • Files may be associated with your choice of program, not just Notepad.

Product​

  • Product: AIC/Netwrix Auditor
  • Module: Netwrix Access Analyzer - Reporting
  • Versions: All
  • Legacy Article ID: 2394