File download dialog does not work from a IE ModalDialog in IE9 when initiated from Flash

Question

I have a flash control which can download a file to a local machine. This flash control is used in a html page where the page displays in a IE modalDialog. When user clicks on a button on the flash control, user is prompted with file download dialog to specify the physical location and file name to save the file.

IE 9 - File download dialog does not appear and browser hangs.
IE 6, 7, 8 - No issue. File download dialog appears and able to save the file.

I have a sample test page in the link below to recreate the issue. http://ie9isse.comuv.com/Parent.htm

I have seen similar problem reported in following links but don't see any resolution or workaround.

1. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/ieitprocurrentver/thread/ff363da9-a240-400d-8cc7-0872a3c100cd/
   
2. http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/da-DK/iewebdevelopment/thread/8a1f0a0a-63af-4eeb-8007-681c7ca6c201
   
3. http://yuilibrary.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=8443&view=next
   
4. http://forums.adobe.com/message/4036831?tstart=0
   

My guess is, this is related with the change of how IE handles Model Dialog and scripting with Model Dialog. So If there are any official references to this behavior change, it would be helpful too.

Answer 1

Hold control button on your keyboard and click on the popup link, it works