HyperLink to external PDF files

On one of the pages of my projects, I am providing the users the option to view certain PDF files. The problem is that after generatin the Primary Layout, nothing happens when I click the link to that file. I made the hyperlink as a link to a file and added the file as a baggage. I am using Robohelp 8 and Internet Explorer. The Primary Layout used is FlashHelp Pro. I get the same problem when I link to Word or Excel files. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Hi again
Here is how you can configure IE so that the links will work and you don't see the yellow information bar.
Click Start > Run type inetcpl.cpl and press Enter
Click the Advanced tab
Scroll to the Security section
Place a check mark in the option "Allow active content to run in files on My Computer"
Cheers... Rick
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