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Save the exported files to the disk

Q:

How can I save the exported files to the disk?

A:

When exporting the data from the Grid to Excel/Word using
the client-side method, a pop-up window should appear
asking you whether to save the file on the disk or open in in the browser.

This pop-up window is dependent by some Windows settings.
You might not see any pop-up window - this is not a bug in the Grid control -
it means that your Windows settings don't allow this dialog window to be opened.
Please follow these steps in order to enable the pop-up window:

- Open Windows Explorer (not Internet Explorer)
- Go to the Tools" menu -> "Folder Options" ->
  select "XLS" -> click "Advanced".
- The checkboxes should have the following state:
  "Confirm open after download" - checked
  "Browse in same window" - unchecked

Note: This change will affect only your computer.
The users of your website might not see the dialog window
if they don't have the correct settings on their computers.