SAP BPC : Use of EVDNV

When I use the EVDNV function, I get:
javascript:var win=window.open('/osoft/Contents/WebContentsList.aspx?MODE=0&APPID=CFP:ENTITY=E04,TIME=2008.JUN,CATEGORY=ACTUAL&INTYPE=3','_top');location.refresh;
Then I use the Hyperlink function in excel where I include the cell where the EVDNV function is.
But when I click the hyperlink, I first get a message that says something about hyperlinks being harmful - OK, I click "Yes". After that the IE opens but suddenly an error mlessag returns and says:
Internet explorer cannot download
Unspecified error
Anyone?

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