IE7 and web.show_document

We run a forms application using 9.0.4 on IAS10gR1, JInitiator is 1.3.1.13. We often use web.show_document to display files (usually pdfs, but also other types) that are stored as blobs in the db or as files on the app server. From time to time users complain that this feature doesn't work anymore. In most cases this is caused by a popup blocker, either IE, or they use Firefox, or have installed Google's or Yahoo's toolbar with their popup blockers enabled.
But now we are facing problems with users that have installed IE7. When they try to show a file which should be displayed using web.show_document, a new window flickers shortly and then disappears, even with the popup blocker disabled.
Anybody out there with the same experience and (hopefully) a solution/workaround?
And yes, I know that IE7 is not yet certified.
Thanks in advance.
Gerald

We had the same problem opening files through web.show_document with IE7. It has to do with the Download settings in your Internet or LocalIntranet zones under Tools > Internet Options > Security > Select the zone > Custom level > Downloads group > Automatic prompting for file downloads setting.
These prohibit IE7 to ask the user about downloading a file. That's why the new browser window closes right away. You could either change the settings for Internet and lower the security for all sites, or add your Forms server to Local intranet or even TrustedSites and set these up properly.

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