want IE to open excel separate from browser, like Netscape does it

I'm trying to get IE to open Excel separately from the Browser. It opens OK in the browser right now. I want it to open like Netscape does where it gives you the option to open it or save it to disk. Can anyone help me figure this out? Thanks in advance.:confused:

Im not sure but try putting target="_BLANK" in the A tag

Code:

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<A href="file.xls" target="_BLANK">link</A>

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